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.
- Wellness and Humanities Committee - focuses on physical, emotional and social well-being including organization of social events
- 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
- Chief Resident Mentorship Program
- Resident Liaison Committee - provides an effective outlet to voice resident needs and concerns
Encourage Healthy Lifestyle and to Seek Timely Healthcare Services
- Healthcare Benefits
- Resident Lounge and Workout Equipment/Facilities - incentive-based gym memberships (decreased rate based on number of times attended) to both the on-site recreation center or the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
- Healthy Food Choices - Prepared lunches are provided at no cost to residents daily, including vegetarian and gluten free options
- Internal Medicine Residency Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) partnership
- Time Off for Healthcare Services
- Other Wellness Resources
- UI LiveWell program
- UI Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Cab/taxi program - for residents who do not feel like they are able to drive back home
