Last issue we
addressed the importance of residents having a primary care provider and
obtaining preventive and as needed health care. RWBC has discussed this with
your program directors and they support you in this. Taking care of your health
is a win-win proposition. With mindful use of health care services and good
self-care you are more likely to stay healthy, recover more quickly from
ailments and be at top form as a medical learner and provider.
In this issue we would like to inform you about RWBC sponsored activities
during the Division of Education’s Medical Education Day on June 1. Following
the morning research presentations on June 1, residents will meet at the Holiday
Inn Conference Center for lunch, followed by an afternoon of workshops devoted
to resident health and well-being. Drs. Karen Lawson and Pat Hart, physicians on
teaching faculty at the University of Minnesota, will be sharing information,
recommendations and facilitating discussion on resident stress and well-being.
Drs. Lawson and Hart present an 18 hour seminar series to UM residents on these
topics and come highly recommended. In the spirit of promoting resident
well-being, Dr. Olson informed RWBC that residents will be off service for the
day and are to focus on the morning and afternoon activities rather than
stressing about how to get back and see patients. This is a new venture for DOE
and we would like your help to make it an enjoyable and helpful time spent with
your fellow residents. Please email to us (via Groups and then Resident
Well-being Committee) specific topics you would like to have addressed. Drs.
Lawson and Hart have offered to tailor their presentations to our specific needs
as well as present on topics they have learned over the years are most
concerning to residents. Please email your suggestions to us. Thanks and be
well.
Jerry Goldberg, M.D. Mike Schulein, Ph.D. Vicki Viegut, M.D. K.J. Williams,
M.D.
