Abstract

Hustle culture is deeply pervasive in the medical community, and many believe that conversations about “wellness” are synonymous with “weakness.” However, wellness is multifaceted and is one of the most commonly inquired topics during residency interviewers. Traditionally, wellness programs within residencies involve outings away from the hospital settings, such as dinners, kayaking, canvas painting, or such. However, the need to evolve such efforts aligned with personal and professional needs is essential. While socialization is an essential component of resident wellness, this is not nearly sufficient to safeguard physicians-in-training from burnout and support them in becoming well-centered providers. In this article, topics ranging from why resident wellbeing programs are needed as well as considerations for developing a resident wellbeing program are provided.

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