The UConn Vascular Surgery Integrated Residency Program is committed to training the next generation of Vascular Leaders. Our program provides an environment that is committed to the well-being of our diverse residents, faculty, staff, and patients. Vascular surgery is a demanding and rewarding specialty that requires a high level of diligence, resilience, and skill. Vascular surgery training can be physically, mentally, and emotionally draining. Simply speaking, it is a lot of hard work and dedication, but it can be achieved with appropriate support systems in place. The well-being of our trainees and their families is crucial and is the single most important lesson provided in our vascular surgery integrated training program. Acknowledging betterment of self through well-being, provides the fundamentals for a well-balanced, healthy future, and long, successful career for all current and future Residents. Our program aims to create a culture of wellness that supports the personal and professional growth of our residents, while providing them with the best possible education and patient care.
Our well-being mission is based on the following philosophies:
- Well-being is multidimensional and encompasses physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and professional aspects of health.
- Self-well-being is essential for optimal performance, quality of care, and patient safety,
- Well-being is a shared responsibility that requires individual awareness, self-care, peer support, mentorship, and institutional resources.
- Well-being is a continuous process that involves setting goals, implementing strategies, monitoring progress, and seeking feedback.
Our well-being mission will help Residents succeed by providing the following:
- A comprehensive curriculum that covers the core competencies of vascular surgery, as well as topics related to well-being, such as stress management, burnout prevention, coping skills, communication skills, leadership skills, and diversity and inclusion.
- Promoting a balanced lifestyle that encourages exercise, healthy nutrition, adequate sleep, hobbies and interests, social activities, and family time.
- Establishes a supportive environment that fosters teamwork, respect, empathy, compassion, and gratitude among our residents, faculty, staff, and patients.
- Facilitate access to various resources and services that address the wellness needs of our residents and their families, such as mentors, advisors, counselors, coaches, well-being committees, well-being events, well-being apps, well-being books, etc.
- Evaluate and improve our well-being program based on feedback from our residents, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
Promoting what we preach for Well-being:
Social and Well-Being Events
- Fall/Winter
UConn Basketball and Hockey games
- Spring
UConn Sponsored Hartford Yard Goat Baseball games
Pet and Resident Wellness Day at Elizabeth Park
Residency Fair – Vascular Annual Meeting
Social Media
- Facebook (UConn Health Vascular Surgery Integrated Residency)
GME Benefits
- 4 Weeks of Vacation
- Parental Leave
- Program Health Benefits - Vision, Dental, Medical
- Hospital Fitness Centers
- Free Mental Health Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education & Travel Funds
- Discounts
UConn School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education is committed to supporting the well-being of all our residents and fellows during their training program. For a full list of resources offered through UConn Health, the Capital Area Health Consortium and the broader community, please visit the Graduate Medical Education Office Well-Being website.
