Our Hartford HealthCare/UConn Vascular Surgery Fellowship fully recognizes the importance of the well-being of our fellows. We support and foster a healthy work-life balance and are supportive of all domains, including the emotional, physical, social, financial, occupational, environmental, spiritual, and intellectual well-being of our fellows. We recognize that we all need support in the challenging decisions we make and during the difficult periods that inevitably arise. We encourage our residents to prioritize their mental and physical well-being in an effort to reduce burnout and build resilience.
MENTORSHIP
Every fellow is working very closely with all of the twelve faculty members and have an open access for the mentorship. The faculties are committed to their individual professional growth and development and support any concerns for well-being.
FREE COUNSELING
Free confidential counseling is available to all fellows, with information given on how to access this during their training.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- Embroidered UConn White Coats
- $2,000 stipend for educational resources such as books, laptops, phones, etc.
- $1000 in travel funds to attend one educational conference.
- Resident Parking at all training sites
- RPVI and major vascular meetings are covered
- On-campus gym membership
Social Events
We have organized social events, such as our holiday party and fellow graduation celebrations.
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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.
