Resident Wellness Resources

For residents and fellows, taking care of yourself is a challenge in the best of times. In the most stressful times, it can become nearly impossible if you're not familiar with tools and support systems to make it easier.
Please take advantage of the information available at the links below.

Stress Management

• Stress Management Techniques
• Mindfulness

Mental Health Resources

• International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous
• National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence

Professional Support

• AAMC - Resources for Residents
• AAMC - Organization of Resident Representatives
• SIU School of Medicine Sexual Harassment Policy

Teaching Resources

• Teaching on the Run

General Wellness

• Mayo Clinic Nutrition Center
• Coffee Truths.....
• Articles From "Balancing Act" Series in Family Practice Management Journal:
  • Six Ways to Make Play a Priority
  • Five Ways to Say "No" Effectively
  • Running on Empty
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Living on Borrowed Time
  • Five Priority-Setting Traps
  • Life Balance: 17 Tips From Doctors for Doctors
  • Why Working Smarter Isn't Working Anymore
  • 15 Tips for Managing Life at Work and Home
  • Preventing Burnout
  • Grieving the Death of a Patient
  • The 80/20 Rule of Time Management
  • Physician Support Groups
  • Creating the Time of Your Life
• University of NY at Buffalo's Unabridged Student Counseling Virtual Pamphlet Collection

Financial Planning and Management Resources

• Financing Your Medical Education
• Financial Education and Wellness