Physical Well-being

• During spring, summer, and fall months, our residents organize weekly sports outings at a nearby community park.  Some of the past activities have included kickball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and volleyball.  Family and friends are always encouraged to join in the fun!
• There are several Chicagoland athletic community activities that residents participate in such as: the Chicago Marathon, Big10 10k, Hot Chocolate Run, Shamrock Shuffle, Chicago Triathlon, Tough Mudder, Spartan Race, and Strides for Peace.  Residents have also volunteered in the medical tents at these events.   

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Social Well-being

At Work Events

• ​Bagel Breakfasts
• Ice Cream Socials
• Pizza Parties
• Painting
• Medical Taboo and Jeopardy
• Comfort Dogs
• Scavenger Hunt
• Mindfullness/Meditation Session

After Work Activities

• Happy Hours
• ​Dinners
• Brunches
• Movie Nights
• Halloween Costume Party
• Friendsgiving Dinner
• Iftar Dinner
• Seasonal weekly sports activities

Program-wide Events

• Intern Welcome Party/Dinner
• Summer BBQ
• Winter Holiday and Gift Wrapping Party
• Graduation/Resident Appreciation Week​
• Residency Match Day Party
• Fellowship Match Day Dinner
• International Potluck

Giving Back

• Community Outreach Activities
• Adopt A Family: 
  • Every year, during December, our program "adopts" a family in need and provides gifts/presents to the parents and children. 

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Burnout Awareness

• Burnout is a long-term stress reaction marked by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a lack of sense of personal accomplishment.
• Changing the Conversation From Burnout to Wellness: Physician Wellbeing in Residency Training Programs​
•  We have a yearly lecture provided by one of our APDs on burnout awareness and management.  Residents are invited to fill out a burnout survey to evaluate their own experience of burnout.     

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Resident Resources

• Chief residents are available 24/7 to discuss workplace fatigue and how to combat it on a case by case basis
• Cab vouchers and Uber/Lyft reimbursement is available at any time to all residents  
• The Employee Assistance Program is a free, confidential service that works with residents who are experiencing family, personal, or work-related problems.