RESIDENT WELLNESS

Dr. Yolanda Helfrich and Dr. Mallory Joseph (co-chief resident 21-22) recently established a Residency Wellness Committee. Comprised of interested residents and faculty members, this committee began meeting in early July 2021.

The committee’s first task was to craft its mission statement: The mission of the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology Residency Wellness Committee is to promote the development of residents through initiatives and events that foster personal, professional, and emotional well-being. This committee strives to create an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment that cultivates strong interpersonal relationships and a sense of belonging, fulfillment from clinical care, racial and cultural equity and equality, and personal growth.

Events organized by the committee include a departmental ice cream social at Wasthenaw Dairy, and an afternoon free of clinic during which residents learned how to invest into UM retirement accounts before heading to Erwin Orchards for some apple picking and donuts. Events will focus on building community through social events and shared volunteerism, tools to cultivate resilience and personal well-being, and organizational strategies to improve the work experience.

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