We are dedicated to resident wellness. In 2017, we formed a ‘Residency Wellness Committee’ that seeks to improve the day-to-day experiences of our residents. The committee consists of a dynamic group of faculty, residents and administrators engaged in the understanding of optimal wellness. Some topics and solutions include:
- Breastfeeding and lactation policy, along with a study of space to adequately achieve the goal for residents to return to work after the birth of a child
- The creation of a health maintenance policy (dentist, yearly doctor appointment) without the use of vacation time
- Professional Development funds
- Work flow related issues
- Ways to improve nurse/faculty/resident communication