The University of Iowa Internal Medicine Residency strongly believes that resident wellness is integral to our mission of excellence in patient care and in training physicians who are prepared for a fulfilling, life-long career in the path of their choosing. We utilize a diverse set of opportunities and activities to help keep residents happy and healthy, while ensuring easy access to further services if needs arise.
Wellness:
Transition into Residency
Orientation to Foundation of Medicine for safe patient care - a series of lectures and workshops targeting medical knowledge and skills early in their training
Peer Mentoring Program - Each incoming intern is paired with a senior resident mentor to support a smooth transition to residency
Entrustable Professional Activities (EPA)-based Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) - administered during intern orientation week and helps drive individualized clinical skills coaching
Resident-to-Resident Epic Training during GME Orientation (Epic Training for Residents by Residents) - ability to be “ready on day one”
Encourage Connections between Peers, Faculty and within Interprofessional Teams
Welcome Gathering Picnic during Orientation Week
Annual Resident Workshops/Retreats - There are retreats held annually for residents at all levels of training. These are held off-site and provide a break from the wards with an opportunity to improve team building skills and get to know your fellow residents.
Internal Medicine Winter Recognition Social Gathering for Residents - held in January/February of every year to celebrate residents and their contribution to the Program
GME House Staff Council Activities
Residents Graduation Party - graduation party in the spring of each year
Food Truck Thursday - weekly during the warm weather months giving residents the opportunity to enjoy the food trucks and local music onsite
Community Activity/Resource List
Close Monitoring by Program Director/Associate Program Directors/Chief Residents
House Staff Meeting with the Resident Leadership – monthly meeting to discuss program updates, and resident input regarding the educational program