Resident Wellness & Life
The University of Louisville Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Residency Program focuses on four main pillars for wellness:
Mentorship
Leadership development
improved
workflow
SCHEDULE
FLEXIBILITY
Professional
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Assigned faculty/resident mentor program
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Resident mentors: Paired upper level residents to incoming interns
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ASA Legislative Conference
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ASA House of Delegates Representative for Kentucky
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House Staff Council
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Chief Resident position
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Senior lectures
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Grand rounds on Wellness, Resilience, and Fatigue
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Quality Improvement Projects
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Increasing career guided electives
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increased resident complement should improve flexibility
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ABA Personal Leave Policy
Get healthy now initiatives
Regularly updated health incentives and initiatives. For example residents will receive monthly discounts on their health insurance if they participate in proposed healthy lifestyle changes
Physical
Fitness
Gym discounts and resources for residents & employees
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http://www.ralphwrightnatatorium.com/membership (free for residents with ID card)
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https://louisville.edu/gethealthynow/documents/pf ($15/mo for UofL employees)
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HSC Gym (free for faculty and residents). Open 6:00am - 9:30pm. Closed on weekends. Free classes available.
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SRC gym (free for residents). Open on weekends.
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https://louisville.edu/healthpromotion/services/u-fit
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U-FIT is a program for students to either begin their journey to fitness or to take their current fitness to a new level. U-FIT is a wellbeing coaching service that includes 4 one-on-one sessions with your very own fit coach which includes fitness assessments and a personalized fitness program. U-Fit is offered by Health Promotion in the SRC.
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https://www.flexlou.com/ (discounted, but must call to get amount)
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http://heuserhealth.com/ (discounted, but must call to get amount)
Appreciation & Recognition
Counseling
Psychological
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Solicit feedback from patients and nurses
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Celebration and recognition of life events (weddings, birth of children, etc)
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Birthday Cards
Stress relief
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AWARE app (from ACGME)
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The Brave Enough Show Podcast
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House Staff Council Hardship Grant
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Uber Transportation Fund
Counseling
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Screening surveys at the beginning of CA-1 year
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Ombudsman
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UofL Counseling Service
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Recommended private counselors
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online Therapists available
House staff Council Hardship grant
The House Staff Council has established a hardship grant in order to assist residents in need.
Eligibility
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must be house staff member enrolled in graduate training program at UofL School of Medicine
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the resident must be in good standing with the training program
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must demonstrate significant financial need
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all applications need to be submitted by deadline to Cheri Bingham (cheri.bingham@louisville)
Application Deadline
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The application form, a 250 word personal statement, and Program Director form must be submitted to the House Staff Council no later than the date specified by the House Staff Council
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Submission deadline to be determined. Forward all required documents electronically to Cheri Bingham (cheri.bingham@louisville.edu) in the GME Office
Selection Process
Historically, 6 awards of $500 have been awared annually. However the House Staff Council retains the rights to adjust the award amounts.
UBER TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
The purpose of this program is to ensure that all residents & fellows have a safe transportation option if they are too fatigued to return home safely.
This service is provided free of charge to U of L residents/fellows and the funding is generously provided through Graduate Medical Education.
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This service is meant to be used only when residents/fellows are too tired or don't feel safe to operate a vehicle.
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Residents/fellows will be given a ride to their home as well as a ride back to their vehicle once they can drive safely.
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There is no limit to how many rides can be taken, but please do not abuse the system.
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This service is not to be used recreationally or for convenience, i.e. if your car is in the shop or you don't have a ride to work, or to any location other than your home at the end of a shift.
Please note that all resident & fellows have been emailed by Uber with sign-up information. For questions & concerns, please contact Jennifer Hall in the GME Office at jennifer.hall.1@louisville.edu or (502) 852-7618.
Resident Ombudsman Line
A resource for residents and fellows to address concerns confidentially.
Jennifer Hall is the Ombudsman for residents and fellows to address concerns confidentially regarding resident education, work environment and duty hours.
Please call 502-852-0387 anytime and leave a message. This is a devoted line and all calls will be kept confidential. Messages will be responded to within 48 to 72 hours.
Counseling services
The University of Louisville Campus Health Services Counseling Office offers short-term individual counseling, group counseling, and psychological assessment. Students seek support through counseling for a variety of reasons, including psychological, personal/social, academic, and/or career concerns.
Please visit the link below for more information:
https://louisville.edu/medicine/studentaffairs/student-services/hsc-counseling-services
intern welcome BBQ
Annually, the Chief Residents host a party for our new interns to introduce them to their new colleagues and welcome them to Louisville.
Diversity & Inclusion
ca-1 retreat
During July of their CA-1 year, the residents have all weekends off and take a summer weekend retreat with their class to bond and get to know one another. Often this involves a Lake House, but destination options are limitless.
chairman's pool party
Every summer our Chairman, Dr. Clifford, hosts a pool party at his house for the entire Anesthesiology department. Its a fun evening of food, drinks, and merriment.
fall party
Another tradition of ours is the fall party for the whole Anesthesiology department hosted by our Chief CRNA, Ian Farah. It's a fun night filled with good food, rare bourbon collectibles, and good weather.
holiday party
The annual Anesthesia Department Holiday Party is hosted every year at the PNC Cardinal Club at Cardinal Stadium, where our department has private access to a view of the stadium. A multiple course dinner, photobooth, and fully stocked bar are amongst some of the fun included.
ladies night
The female Anesthesiologists of our Department, both faculty and residents, often meet up for "ladies night" which have included wine bars, cookie exchanges, secret santa, chocolate making class, fine dining as well as other events! The men of our department are welcome to join too :)
annual derby party
Every year during the Kentucky Derby our Associate Program Director, Dr. Bauereis, hosts a party at his house for the entire department. Derby attire is required with a best hat/fascinator and bow tie contest for participants. Faculty and residents bring a Derby/Kentucky/bourbon themed appetizer and/or dessert. Mint juleps and old fashions are encouraged as well as some fun horse race betting! Heated pool, hot tub, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, cornhole, foosball and shuffleboard are all available for friendly competition and enjoyment.
