Our program places a strong emphasis on fellow well-being, recognizing that personal health is essential to professional growth. We foster a supportive and collegial environment that prioritizes open communication, work-life integration, and mental health. Fellows benefit from manageable clinical workloads, protected time for academic development, and access to comprehensive wellness resources.
- Social activities: we prioritize community-building and connection through regular social events, including:
- Welcome BBQ Picnic – July
- Fall Hike – October
- Annual Winter Bowling Party – December/January
- Spring Potluck – April
- Monthly meetings for check-ins and program feedback
- Wellness half-days for medical and personal appointments
- Work-life integration. Our program is intentionally designed to promote balance and sustainability:
- Patient cap: 10 in the first year and 15 in the second year.
- 2+2 model (2 weeks inpatient, 2 weeks outpatient) in the first year. 1+ 3 model in the second year
- No clinic responsibilities while on inpatient service
- Dedicated night float with no daytime duties.
- Three golden weekends per month
- Scheduled Time off before medicine boards, if applicable.
- Open door policy
- Deliberate and structured approach to coaching and mentorship, with targeted effort to promote work-life balance and mitigate burnout
- GME-sponsored Resident/Fellows Appreciation Week
