Resident Well-Being

We know that resident well-being is essential for optimal resident learning, competent and compassionate clinical care and the smooth functioning of the residency training program. For this reason we have devised a series of experiences which promote a sense of collegiality and enhance our residents' emotional health.

RESIDENCY EDUCATION COMMITTEE
This committee is made up of the residency training director, division head, other faculty, chief residents, and representatives from the first year residents. The REC reviews and discusses virtually every aspect of residency training and education and is striving to constantly improve and evolve our program.

PSYCHIATRY RESIDENCY SELECTION COMMITTEE
Residents are asked to participate in this committee that is involved in all aspects of interviewing and selecting new psychiatry residents. We do everything possible to ensure that residents selected for admission are a "good fit" with the program.

RETREAT
Each year, residents have a 1 day retreat to have fun, get to know each other, discuss strengths and weaknesses of the program, and make recommendations for improvement.

NO-COST PSYCHOTHERAPY
In concert with the San Diego Psychoanalytic Society, residents may receive up to one year of no cost psychotherapy. At the end of the academic year, the resident and their psychotherapist may work out a mutually acceptable sliding scale to continue working together.