Well-Being

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Well-Being is a lifestyle. A way of living that encourages good physical and mental health. A balanced lifestyle includes emphasis on the mind, body and spirit. The Graduate Medical Education (GME) Office is committed to supporting the well-being of all our residents and fellows during their training program. Doing so, allows residents and fellows to find meaning and fulfillment in their career choices.

This corner of our website is designed to promote the eight dimensions of well-being; defined as the physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, environmental, financial, occupational, and social parts of life. These dimensions are interconnected, much like our lives, with each dimension building on another. Our goal is to help residents and fellows achieve a healthy balance with resources offered through UConn Health, the Capital Area Health Consortium, and the broader community.

Eight Dimensions of Well-Being

8 Dimensions of Well-Being

Emotional

If you find yourself in need to speak to someone with a different perspective, we offer FREE and CONFIDENTIAL counseling services through the Employee Assistance Program and FREE psychiatric care for individuals in need. The Graduate Medical Education Office also encourages residents and faculty members to alert a program director, the GME Office, and/or other personnel when you are concerned that another resident, fellow, or faculty member may be displaying signs of burnout, depression, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, or potential for violence.

Employee Assistance Program/Counseling Services

Stress Management

Suicide Prevention

Depression

Burnout

Time Away from Social Media

Social

Casinos

Mohegan Sun Casino

Foxwoods Resort Casino

Malls

Westfarms

Westfield Meriden

Buckland Hills

Movies and Music

Summer Concert Series in Elizabeth Park

Talcott Mountain Music Festival and Symphony

Outlets

Clinton Crossing

Wrentham

Tanger

Lee

Skiing and Skating

International Skating Center of Connecticut

Mount Snow

Mohawk Mountain

Powder Ridge

Ski Sundown

Woodbury

Go Here to learn about discounts on skiing

Other

Flamig Farm

Flight Trampoline Park

Quassy Amusement Park

Yankee Candle

REI Classes & Events

Interest Groups

West Indian Social Club

West Hartford Parent  Community EDI Groups

Real Art Ways

Occupational

Managing Your Medical Career

Career Exploration

Research – Depending on the residency or fellowship program you choose to pursue, there may be multiple research and scholarly activities available. For more information visit the website for your programs of interest which can be found in our list of Sponsored Programs.

Away Electives