RESIDENT/FELLOW
WELLNESS
The Department of Anesthesiology is supportive of resident and fellow work/life balance. Below are some of the ways the department supports wellness:
COVID-19: Physican Support
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Northern California: (650)-756-7787
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Southern California: (213) 383-2691
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Office of Physician Vitality
- Barbara Couden Hernandez, PhD
- Phone Number: (909) 558-6780 or ext. 66780
- Office: 11279 Anderson St., Loma Linda, CA 92354
Physical/Mental Health
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Free membership for residents/fellows and their families to on-campus, fully equipped wellness center (Drayson Center)
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Reimbursement for round trip cab fare if too fatigued to drive home
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24/7 access to licensed mental health professionals
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Annual training on topics such as sleep deprivation and thriving through residency
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Physician Vitality Program
Work Environment
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Catered meals at department events including, lectures and Journal Club
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Wellness Committee
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Wellness Chief Resident
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Quarterly group meetings with the Department Chair
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Semi-annual individual meetings with the Program Director
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Access to a private lounge stocked with snacks (includes computers, couch, TV, coffee maker, microwave, and refrigerator)
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Private call rooms
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All residents are divided into resident families including one resident from each class to provide a source of support
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Dog therapy sessions
Social/Team Building
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Team bonding ropes course activity for new residents
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Christmas party at the Redlands Country Club
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Thanksgiving potluck
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Annual welcome party for incoming residents/fellows at Program Director's home
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Monthly birthday/resident appreciation celebrations
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Rock climbing, camping, and other department sponsored resident get togethers
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Annual Doctors Day party
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Annual summer party
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Graduation dinner at The Mission Inn and Spa
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Annual golf tournament