At UConn Neurology, resident well-being is a priority. We promote a culture of support, respect and cultivation of growth. The program focuses on multiple domains of well-being including the physical, emotional, social, occupational and intellectual aspects of training. Our goal is to train a thriving team of residents who can continue to passionately facilitate high quality patient care and achieve personal excellence.
Resident Activities
- Wellness chief who focuses on wellness and plans activities
- $2,100 in wellness funds yearly for resident-led activities
Past activities included kayaking, bowling, Dave & Busters, axe throwing, and escape rooms!
- Quarterly resident wellness afternoon in lieu of didactics – residents can spend time together doing activities, having a special lunch, or just relax
- Monthly lunch with program director and leadership
- Get-togethers at faculty homes
- Graduation dinner
- Graduation event for all residents, fellows and faculty
- Hands-on workshops for education and team-building exercise
Resident Benefits
- Four weeks of vacation/time off for conferences yearly
- Conference reimbursement of up to $2,000
(additional $2,000 funds available for residents presenting as first author at an additional conference) - $2,700 in education funds for education-related purposes such as books, computers, phones, USMLE 3
- On-campus gym membership
- Membership to American Academy of Neurology PGY2-4 and access to Continuum
- Peer mentoring program – juniors are paired up with a senior mentor
- Faculty professional and wellness mentoring program
- Free, confidential counseling through UConn’s Employee Assistance Program
- Local discounts offered through GME
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.
