Wellness

Neurology department is committed to preparing our residents for a lifetime of caring for others and themselves. Therefore, we will teach them the crucial importance of the physicians’ own physical and mental well-being to their ongoing practice of medicine. Initiating learning in well-being and self-care will be addressed from the very beginning. During GME orientation weeks in June, all new PGY1 or new residents in other years in training joining the neurology department will be required to meet with FSAP (Faculty and Staff Assistance Program) personnel for emotional well-being assessment.

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) and Spiritual Care remain the two available free options for screening at all times at School of Medicine. Spiritual Care offers group training didactics and experiences.  The GME Office will be assessing the overall well-being of our residents, fellows, and supervising teaching faculty on a regular basis utilizing the annual ACGME Well-being Survey, and other instruments including, but not limited to, the Mini Z 2.0, and the PHQ-9. This required GME oversight will be done in collaboration with neurology department as we strive to make continual improvements to our clinical learning environment.

The neurology residents recently had a wellness retreat with the nationally acclaimed WVU Rifle Team.  Residents were able to have a fun time and received tips from members of the team. 

The residents also have informal monthly covered dish dinners at resident homes on monthly basis. They often participate in 5K runs, shopping trips and other local community events. The department hosts an annual picnic in August each year where all residents and faculty are invited along with family and friends to welcome the new group of residents and faculty who have joined the program. The Annual Resident Graduation Banquet is another social event where faculty and residents mingle outside of the work environment.

The Program Evaluation Committee will monitor aggregate resident and faculty wellbeing during annual program evaluation.