The well-being of our residents is a top priority at Emory. Our goal is to cultivate a supportive, inclusive and engaging learning environment that promotes personal well-being, professional fulfillment and the development of confident, compassionate psychiatrists. Below are some of the many ways the residency program and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences support resident well-being throughout training. In addition, the department's Wellness Subcommittee, composed of residents, faculty and staff, works to develop and sustain initiatives that promote physician well-being and a healthy learning environment.
Psychiatry Training Program Initiatives and Events
- Regular meetings with program leadership
- Open-door policy with the program directors
- Peer and faculty mentorship programs
- Weekly protected didactic time throughout all four years of training
- Longitudinal wellness curriculum integrated into the didactic program
- Wellness topics include exercise and yoga, art and creative expression, 55-word stories, burnout prevention, mindfulness and meditation, work-life integration, physician well-being and suicide prevention
- Wellness days/half-days
- PGY-1 resident support group
- PGY-2 resident process group
- List of recommended therapists (both in-network and out-of-network)
- Residents may receive one patient-care hour of credit toward their outpatient training requirements for attending their own personal psychotherapy, recognizing the importance of physician well-being and self-reflection
- Annual two-day resident retreat
- Resident–faculty social events (e.g., picnic, holiday party)
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Wellness Subcommittee
- Fatigue mitigation and awareness education
Emory University Offerings
Emory Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
- Provides intervention and prevention services to promote stress resilience and to prevent burnout
- Offers counseling services, stress management, leadership resources, and wellness resources
- Provides an inclusive approach to health promotion, well-being, recreation, fitness, and healthy living across Emory
- Includes fitness and nutrition resources, ergonomic evaluations, tobacco cessation, and healthy eating and weight management resources to name a few
- Offers fun challenges and events including the Move More Challenge, Refresh From Stress, and Sleep Better, Feel Better
- Offers three different on-campus facilities at a discounted price. In addition, several local fitness centers offer discounts to Emory employees
- Residents/fellows can access up to 10 annual days of back-up child and adult or elder care at subsidized rates
- Psychiatrists, therapists, behavior health professionals covered under Emory medical insurance
Additional information can be found on the Emory University Resident Wellness Website.
Online Resources
As a health care worker, we need to make sure that we are taking care of ourselves. Emory has compiled the health and wellness resources available to you as an employee . These resources are updated regularly and provide information and tips to practice self-care.
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