Resident Life and Well-Being

At UConn, we understand the importance of promoting a healthy work-life balance. Our Well-Being Committee, led solely by residents, is tasked with organizing social gatherings and other group events throughout the year. Residency is a time of intense training, so we encourage our residents to prioritize their mental and physical well-being in an effort to reduce burnout and build resilience.

Organized Activities

  • Annual Holiday Party
  • Spring Resident and Faculty Retreat
  • Journal Club at Faculty Homes
  • Senior Graduation
  • Resident of the Month Award
  • Intern Welcome Picnic
  • And More

Affinity Groups

  • Latino
  • Black
  • LGBTIA+
  • Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI)
  • Women in Medicine
  • Parents in Medicine
  • Gamers, Runners, Pickleball

Resident Benefits

  • Embroidered UConn White Coats
  • Memberships to ACEP/EMRA and SAEM
  • Rosh Review, Hippo EM, PEERprep, and EM Coach
  • $2,000 Travel Funds to Attend One Conference of Your Choice
    (additional funds available for residents presenting at Emergency Medicine meetings)
  • $1,500 Orientation Pay
  • $2,500 Stipend for Education
  • Resident Parking at All Training Sites
  • ATLS, ACLS, PALS Fees Covered
  • Vacation: Four Weeks Every Year
  • Residents Get One Three-day Weekend Off During Each ED Block
  • Individualized Career Mentoring
  • On-campus Gym Membership

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.