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Wellness Initiatives

Social Events

  • Group social events throughout the year that include partners and families and are sponsored by the program (e.g., Zoobrew, ice skating, movie nights, etc.)

Parties

  • Welcome Picnic, Holiday Party, End of Year/Graduation Party
  • Clinical responsibilities covered
  • Cost covered
Barbie movie outing
Resident dinner out
Group of smiling residents
Holiday party
Group of residents dancing
Melt Away Mondays

Melt Away Mondays

Food

  • Catered lunch at Noon Conference: daily-healthy options that meet resident dietary needs/preference
  • Morning bagels: Bagels and coffee once weekly during Grand Rounds or EBM Conference
  • Post-Nightfloat Breakfast
  • Meal Money for overnight shifts
  • Weekend Snack Basket

Time Off

  • Personal Days (2/year)
  • Time off (4 days) for winter holiday annually
  • Vacation (total of 4 weeks)

Wellness Resources

Letchworth
Beach gathering
Beach party with firepit

Didactics

  • Debrief Sessions
  • Program Director & Chief Chats (monthly)
  • Morbidity and Mortality conferences

Mentorship

  • Big/Little Program with interns and residents
  • Faculty Mentors
  • 1 of 4 program directors meet with you at least twice annually throughout your training

Physical Space

  • Resident Lounge: comfortable setting with art work, couches, etc
  • Private call rooms
  • Residency office with the people, food, and snacks you need

Personal Admin

  • Financial Wellness sessions
  • Annual education resources: Harriet Lane, PREP, AAP membership
  • Cost covered for STEP/COMLEX 3 beginning with our 2024-25 pediatric interns
  • Local Pro List: Recommended physicians, professionals, etc
  • MedStudy subscription for board review for all third-year residents
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Group outside shot