GME Wellness
Wellness At WVU
“The West Virginia University School of Medicine (WVU SOM) is committed to preparing our residents and fellows for a lifetime of caring for others and themselves. Therefore, one of the most important lessons we must teach them is the crucial importance of the physicians’ own physical and mental well-being to their ongoing practice of medicine. Initiating learning in well being and self-care, and normalizing these pursuits, is crucial for residents and fellows at this stage of training because GME is the time when they begin to establish the practice habits they will have for the rest of their lives. “
Below are some helpful resources curated by Dr. Cara Sedney, WVU Hospitals Chief Wellness Officer.
Gyms: The HSC and Ruby Hospital Gyms are accessible to residents. There is 24/7 access at the HSC and off-shift access to the hospital gym.
Classes are held at various times throughout the week, such as during lunch or after shift.
Discounts at AT&T, Care. com, and area small businesses such as free classes at area gyms.
Individual, family, and couples counseling and coaching; community referrals; 3 complimentary visits per resident or their dependents per year.
Multi-disciplinary program offering peer-to-peer support and debriefing opportunities for stressful or disturbing clinical situations.
The WVU LGBTQ+ Center was established in 2016 to provide education, programming, and advocacy for WVU students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Medical Center Pharmacy will deliver prescriptions to the work unit or academic department if ordered through MyChart.
Private resident/faculty/medical student community for buy/sell/giveaway and help wanted ads (great for parents!)