Neurology Resident Wellness Program

Physicians experience high rates of burnout compared to non-physician workers in the US. Rates are especially high in Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine. ACGME modified its basic program requirements to include an emphasis on wellness. The Neurology residency program addressed these new requirements by establishing monthly wellness rounds, increasing social interaction of residents outside of work, and establishing a regular resident-faculty social hour.