UConn School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education is committed to supporting the well-being of all our residents and fellows during their training. 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.
The UConn Sleep Medicine Fellowship Program has also implemented initiatives to enhance well-being and successful work/life balance among its faculty and fellows. As burnout has risen among healthcare providers nationally, we have aimed to create an atmosphere of collegiality, support, and professional growth for the fellows and faculty in our program.
TIME OFF FOR PERSONAL AND MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS
As a fellow, your physical and mental health is a priority to both UConn Health and the Sleep Medicine Fellowship Program. You'll have access to several resources to promote well-being, as well as time off clinical duties to attend appointments.
Elective Freedom
The Sleep Medicine fellow has relative freedom in how they choose to spend their substantial elective time and are able to adjust and modify schedules to best fit their interests and priorities, with the guidance of the fellowship program director and associate program director. We have developed a well-being plan which includes routinely checking in with each fellow.
Work and train directly WITH PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Our fellow trains directly with the program director in the adult clinic setting, the associate program director in the pediatric setting, as well as in sleep study interpretation. In addition, our dedicated teaching faculty are available to provide comprehensive educational advice and personal support.
ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES
- Annual Holiday Dinner
OTHER BENEFITS
- Free confidential counseling services and free psychiatric care for fellows in need
- Free parking at all training sites
- $2,000 annual travel stipend to attend educational conferences
- $1,000 stipend for qualified educational purchases
- Four weeks of paid vacation annually
- Outstanding insurance offerings
- CAHC employee discounts