Residency may be one of the most challenging endeavors you ever take on. At MCMC, we have taken great strides to reduce resident burnout and allow for work/life balance. One of the ways we’ve done this is in regards to scheduling. Residents are only on “core” rotations for 4 weeks at a time, and then are on ambulatory services for 2 weeks. Individual schedules are designed to be manageable, with no shift longer than 12 hours long. We strictly adhere to ACGME’s policies regarding clinical hours. We individually screen for resident burnout semi-annually and the leadership team is always available for support.

We further encourage residents to visit these resources below.

ACGME resources

  • ACGME Presents: Well-Being In the Time of COVID-19
  • ACGME Presents: AWARE App
    • Download the ACGME Aware app to a mobile device through the Apple Store or Google Play. This app is designed for residents. It points out "common cognitive routines that contribute to stress and burnout, and then directs users toward cognitive behavioral therapy practices that may be helpful to undoing those routines and improving well-being."
  • ACGME Presents: AWARE Podcasts
    • Search for “ACGME AWARE” on podcast platforms to review wellness podcasts specifically geared toward wellbeing in residents and physicians. Podcasts range from 15-40 minutes

Trinity Health’s Employee Assistance Program “Spring Health

  • EAP is part of an overall wellness approach designed to nurture a culture that supports our ability to care for ourselves as well as we care for our patients. By caring for ourselves physically, mentally and spiritually, we can be at our best while we are at work and in other areas of our lives. Your EAP is a confidential resource providing counseling, information and referral services to help address personal, family or work-related concerns.
  • EAP services are provided at no cost to employees (including residents) Spring Health | 855.629.0554 

Other resources

Sleep/fatigue

  • Resident schedules are designed to provide all residents with a minimum of 8 hours between shifts.
  • If you feel too fatigued to drive home after a shift, let a leadership member know. We will reimburse residents who are unable to safely drive home due to sleep deprivation for Uber, Lyft, or cab with a valid receipt.

Burnout

Intern year

Social resources

Mindfulness

Wellbeing resources for exchange visitors