The Resident Wellness Office is excited to announce the 2023 Wellness Initiative Fund, an exciting opportunity for residents to foster well-being within their community. Applications are now open until December 15th, 2023. Why Participate? Wellness lies at the heart of our values, and the Wellness Initiative Fund aims as a one-time opportunity to empower residents […]
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October was a successful month at the Resident Wellness Office for Peer Support and we are thrilled to share some updates. In the end of September and mid-October 2023, the RWO hosted two virtual Peer Support trainings in collaboration with Dr. Jo Shapiro from Harvard. During the two hour training, attendees had experiential learning and […]
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We did it, one full decade! This fall marks the 10th anniversary of the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Resident Wellness Office (RWO) and a decade of enhancing the well-being of UBC resident doctors who are training and providing care in communities across the province. We are thrilled and pleased to share our 10 year anniversary article written […]
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The journey of a resident doctor can be both rewarding and challenging. The long hours, intense workload, and emotional strain can take a toll on even the most dedicated healthcare professionals. In the midst of this demanding environment, Peer Support programs have emerged as a lifeline for residents, offering them a safe space to share […]
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Introducing Dr. Gurmeet Sohi, the Resident Wellness Office’s Peer Supporter of the Month. Dr. Sohi has been a peer supporter since participating in the training with Dr. Jo Shapiro in 2021. During the training, Dr. Jo Shapiro emphasizes that “the practice of medicine is filled with immense rewards and challenges. Our training and culture have […]
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The Resident Wellness Office is pleased to announce our newest initiative– “Peer Supporter of the Month” to highlight some of the amazing Peer Supporters that provide reach outs to residents seeking support and validation after an emotionally distressing event. In 2021, the RWO piloted the Peer Support Program derived from Dr. Jo Shapiro’s model from […]
Read MoreAs we take a moment to pause, reflect and remember the strides the Resident Wellness Office has made many in 2022, we are proud of resources we have offered, the lessons we have learned, and the projects we have worked towards. We can’t wait to see what the new year holds. In 2022, we started […]
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