We encourage fellows to prioritize their mental and physical health in an effort to mitigate burnout and promote personal wellness. At the CT OCME/UConn, we make this a priority. In addition to our nine medical examiners, we have an on-site program coordinator interacting daily with fellows. The program coordinator assists in keeping fellows on-track in reaching their goals throughout the year and serves as an advocate to the fellows. We also have a social committee that meets on a regular basis to organize activities and other wellness opportunities.
24/7 UCONN HEALTH WELLNESS CENTER
- 24-hour, UConn Health badge access
- 13 cardio machines
- 9 resistance machines
- Free weights
- Locker rooms with showers
- Healthy vending machine
- 2 fitness classrooms
Location
UConn Health
Main Floor, LM034 (up the stairs from Academic Entrance)
Cost
You may pay for your $50 annual membership using your book allowance or personal check.
FREE COUNSELING SERVICES
Through the University of Connecticut, there are free counseling services offered that can be utilized at any time during your training. These services are also confidential. All fellows are given information on how to contact and utilize these free counseling services during their orientation and can always reach out to the Program Coordinator or program leadership with questions.
See more information on counseling services.
PROFESSIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AVAILABLE
- Public Loan Forgiveness and Debt Consolidation
- Understanding and Managing Your Credit
- Disability/Life and Medical Malpractice Insurance
- Budgeting, Financial Planning, Retirement Planning
- Contract negotiation
- Practice Ownership
See more information on the seminars that are available.
OCME ACTIVITIES
- Fellow Welcome Lunch
- Hartford Yard Goats game and other events organized by our Social Committee
- Holiday agency lunch gatherings – i.e., Thanksgiving potluck, staff milestones, and special celebrations
- OCME holiday party off-site
- Agency graduation celebration for fellow(s)
- Graduation dinner off-site with fellows’ guest(s)
- Regular visits with therapy dogs
- Holiday office door decorating
SCHEDULING/BENEFITS
- Opportunity to attend weeklong AAFP or NAME conferences to include travel expenses
- Weeklong rotation in PA to include travel expenses
- 3 weeks of vacation yearly
- Friday off prior to scheduled weekend
- Holiday time off
- Up to $50K Student loan repayment
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.