We are excited to announce that the UBC Resident Wellness Office has changed its name to the Resident Counselling and Peer Support Office (RCAPS Office). After a decade of supporting various aspects of Resident wellbeing, we have reflected on our mission and purpose. This name change aims to reflect our commitment to addressing the broader […]
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The Resident Wellness Office could not be more thrilled to announce that we are now offering Elder Support as of April 2022. We are honoured to have been connected with Elder Jean Wasegijig who is Odawa First Nation, from the Wikwemikoong Reserve in northern Ontario. Elder Jean is of the Bear Clan and her traditional name is […]
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!
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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