Over a year ago, I wrote an article for the online media organization Trail Sisters, which works to increase inclusivity and accessibility for women accessing trails. This article looks into continuing to work through challenging situations in the face of self doubt. Particularly in the stress and uncertainty of the pandemic, I think reflecting on […]
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Wellness Rounds is a confidential, resident-only discussion that allows learners to connect, offer one another support, learn some helpful coping tools, and share in the successes and challenges experienced in residency. Starting January 13th, the Resident Wellness Office is launching monthly drop-in Wellness Rounds for all residents every second Wednesday of every month from […]
Read MoreBack in Fall 2019, the Resident Wellness Office launched a support group for residents currently on medical leave, where residents learn healthy coping skills through the evidence-based approach of mindful self-compassion. The launch of this program was met with success, including positive responses from participants: “This group has been very helpful to me because it made me […]
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This UBC Changed My Practice article provides practical and effective tools to help your mental health during the specific demands of the pandemic, from the perspective of a physician. Please reach out to the Resident Wellness Office if you would like additional support or resources!
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Megan Roche, M.D., and David Roche host a podcast called Some Work, All Play, focusing on a number of topics from the standpoint of self-compassion and unconditional love while offering evidence-based research to offer insight into different discussions. In their most recent episode, the Roche’s discuss the challenges, complexities, and beauty of relationships, particularly in […]
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Back in Fall 2019, the Resident Wellness Office launched a support group for residents currently on medical leave, where residents learn healthy coping skills through the evidence-based approach of mindful self-compassion. The launch of this program was met with success, including positive responses from participants: “This group has been very helpful to me because it made […]
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On Zoom, Dr. Julia Zazoulina, R4, displays a hoop performance at Resident Talent Night 2020, with emcees Dr. Laura Halperin and Dr. Carmen Wong watching (Internal Med, R2s) Talent Night 2020 Recap! Hello members of the PGME Community! Thank you very much for attending the 13th Annual Resident Talent Night! Talent Night […]
Read MoreThe BC Physician Health Program (PHP) is offering free drop-in Physician Peer Support Sessions every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 12-1pm PST via Zoom. Join other physicians and residents, Psychiatrist Dr Jennifer Russel, and PHP’s Manager of Clinical Services, Roxanne Joyce, to talk over challenges and issues you are facing as a health […]
Read MoreYou are invited! 13th Annual UBC Resident Talent Night – Sept 17, 2020 We are excited to invite you to attend the 13th Annual Resident Talent Night on Thursday, September 17th, 2020! Resident Talent Night celebrates the resident community’s many talents beyond medicine. The event started off as an informal gathering among internal medicine residents in 2007 and has grown year-after-year […]
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Residents across the PGME community have a number of talents outside of medicine and residency training. Dr. Tarun Soni is a PGY2 Family Medicine resident from the Vancouver-Fraser site. Please listen to his new podcast, Doctors Beyond Medicine, which interviews different residents at UBC and their experiences both inside and outside of residency.
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