UTMB Internal Medicine residency has multiple approaches to trainee wellness.
Lecture Series
Formally, we offer a series of lectures regarding wellbeing, resilience, personal development, and leadership development throughout the academic year. Additionally, we host Jeopardy games, social events, and debrief sessions. We have monthly House Staff meetings to hear from residents what is going well and what can be improved.
Emotional Wellness
Mental and emotional wellbeing is promoted through our formal wellness curriculum along with debriefing and meditation sessions. UTMB residents are also able to seek formal confidential counseling without cost through the University of Texas Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Physical Wellness
Physical wellness is encouraged through reduced cost membership at the UTMB fitness center. Furthermore, the program has coordinated team workout challenges to spur friendly workout competitions.
Throughout the year, we also have candy, coffee, and ice cream carts for the residents to enjoy some snacks during the workday.
Building a Community
Social events are also a key component of resident well-being. Our program sponsors an annual intern welcome party, Halloween festivities, thanksgiving meal, holiday party with a white elephant gift exchange, valentines bake off, Mardi Gras parade viewing, resident appreciation week, and graduation for all residents and
their families to attend!
Our residents have formed a collective snack stash to house in our lounge for long overnight and weekend shifts. Various activities are hosted throughout the year to fundraise from residents and faculty
We also put together a yearly dance video. Check out the latest below: