Wellness

We aim to foster a sense of well-being amongst all our residents. Recognizing that each individual is different, our program provides a wide array of resources and opportunities to help each one of our residents achieve their work-life balance.

Social

Intern Retreat:Every January, when the winter doldrums have hit, we gather all the interns for a weekend retreat. Interns are excused from all clinical duties for 2.5 days to focus of socializing, team bonding and relaxing.

Residents as Leaders: Our PL2 retreat is focused on preparing our residents for the new roles they will encounter as a senior resident. Starting with a home cooked meal by the program director, the PL2s move on to problem-solving, team building and career development in a laid-back setting.

Holiday Party: Every December, we gather all the residents to celebrate the holidays and all the hard work they have put in so far. The evening is a great reason to dress up and get into the holiday spirit.

Graduation: Our annual graduation ceremony is a time to celebrate the many accomplishments of our graduating class. All classes are invited and coverage is provided.

Wellness & Resiliency

Regular Wellness lunch lecture series, addressing a multitude of topics from Emotional Intelligence to Financial Health.

Debriefing sessions held every block.  Residents meet with an experienced facilitator to discuss moral distress management and the challenges of demanding rotations.

Access to UTSW Residents Wellness and Counseling center within walking distance of Children’s.