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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Celebrating 10 Years of Enhancing Resident Wellness!
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 […]
Read MoreSeptember Peer Supporter of the Month!
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 […]
Read MoreAugust’s Peer Supporter of the Month!
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 […]
Read MoreIntroducing, Peer Supporter of the Month!
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 MoreRWO 2022 Highlights!
As 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 […]
Read MoreInternal Medicine Retreat: A Panel on Career & Work/Life Balance!
How Do Residents Manage Work/Life Balance? Last month at Robson Square, the Resident Wellness Office was invited to partake in the Internal Medicine Retreat. The afternoon took place for residents to gain further education during a day of talks, including a panel moderated by one of our very own Resident Wellness Counsellors, Elizabeth Sabine. Elizabeth […]
Read MoreRWO Services Return to Surrey Memorial Hospital!
It’s been over two years since the Resident Wellness Office has had a presence at Surrey Memorial Hospital due to the Covid-19 pandemic and Academic Half Days being virtual. We are so pleased to announce that we will be returning in person! Wellness services in Surrey will be available every second and fourth Thursday of […]
Read MoreMeet our New Resident Wellness Counsellor Nish!
The Resident Wellness Office is excited to welcome Nish Laszczuk to the Resident Wellness Team! Nish joined the RWO in April 2022. She is a Registered Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers as well as the Ontario College of Social Workers. Nish will currently be providing Individual Counselling support via Zoom and […]
Read MoreNew Elder Support Indigenous Counselling Pilot
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 […]
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