Resident Wellness

Resident Wellness Includes

• Quarterly Resident wellness days
  • Pumpkin Carving
  • Movie Theater
  • Explore the local food scene
  • Day at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo
  • Inflatable Indoor Arena for games
  • Friendly Competition at various attending’s homes
  • Miniature Golf
  • Masterchef-style team cooking competition at PD’s home
  • Picnic lunch at Woodward Park
• Pediatrics Department Wellness Committee
  Focuses on increasing awareness of individual wellness for all members of our department. The committee consists of staff, residents, and faculty, and is open for anyone to join. The residents on the committee serve as liaisons between residents and faculty and serve as the voice for those who are unable to attend committee meetings. 
• Continuity Clinic Big Sib – Little Sib
  program partners interns with senior residents for mentorship.
• Faculty mentorship
  Each resident is assigned a faculty mentor
• Monthly Housestaff Meetings:
  Residents and chief residents meet on a monthly basis in an open forum to discuss anything pertaining to resident life. This includes resident wellness, scheduling, resources, educational opportunities, conferences, and more.
• Quarterly Department Socials and Wellness 
  Faculty, residents, and staff get together for food and fun activities.
• Annual Resident Holiday party
  All residents are released from clinical duties and encouraged to attend a night of food, festivities, and gift exchange. 

• UCSF Fresno Resident Council also has a focus on wellness, and further wellness resources are available here.
• Links to UCSF Fresno page on the Fresno area and UCSF Fresno programs:
  • Program Description
  • Fresno Living
  • This is Fresno Video
  • Resident Portal
  • Diversity at UCSF Fresno
  • UCSF Fresno youtube channel

• The Annual Retreat is for all residents and their families to get together to relax and rejuvenate while reflecting on professional growth.
• Coverage is provided so all pediatric residents are able to attend the overnight retreat.
• Previous Retreats have been at
  • ECCO Yosemite: located in a beautiful serene setting near Yosemite Valley where residents are able to participate in team building, group exercises, campfire with smores, and a hike to Yosemite
  • Wonder Valley Ranch Resort: a fun-filled event where residents can participate in team building, a ropes course, blind canoe racing, campfire with smores, a trampoline park, and other activities.
  • The Pines Resort at Bass Lake: a beautiful lake-side lodge with space for team-building, hiking, and activities on the lake