Neurology Resident Wellness
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Resident wellness is a big focus of our program, to the point we appoint a PGY 3 resident to be in charge of wellness each year.
We host wellness retreats at least five times throughout the academic year whereby residents are released with protected time at noon and a group activity is planned. In the past we have done escape rooms, paint ball, zoo, swimming parties. This is invaluable in creating a family dynamic amongst our trainees and giving them some much deserved relaxation during the workday so as not to interfere with family time. (Although many times families join in!)
Not only do we take wellness seriously, the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria does as well by offering confidential and free counseling resources, wellness workshops, funding of program wellness initiatives, as well as a completely open-door policy to our entire house staff.