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The University of Kentucky General Surgery Resident Wellness Program was implemented in 2020 to address the well-being of our surgical trainees. We ensure the unique, fluid needs and interests of the current trainees are reflected in the activities supported by the program. 

The overarching goal of the program is to support trainees holistically during their educational experience at our institution, while also providing them with a wellness skillset that can be used for the remainder of their professional careers.  

Modeled after similar national programs, wellness efforts focus on five core areas of well-being: mental, physical, professional, social, and financial.  The focus on resident well-being is borne out of multiple studies that have shown that burnout remains high, among U.S. general surgery residents.  Surgical residents work up to 80 hours and 6 days per week, often in high acuity and stressful environments. Providing multiple well-being initiatives strives to decrease resident burnout and simultaneously foster an inclusive environment that supports their educational and surgical competencies.

To support our surgery resident wellness efforts, please email gensurgresleadership@uky.edu.

For additional 海角禁区Y GME Wellness resources, please click here.

Core Initiatives

Surgery Wellness Leadership