Our program values holistic wellness for the development of empathetic and compassionate physicians. We strive to create a welcoming and encouraging learning community that supports individual needs; program initiatives include strict adherence to ACGME work hour requirements, individual wellness days, program and class retreats, and resident participation in call and rotation scheduling. From RUSH Wellness and guided meditation retreats to the immense cultural and social diversity of Chicago, our residents have the resources and connections to be the best people and physicians.
“I enjoy making time to cook nourishing meals for myself. It makes me feel like I am making my health a priority and taking care of my body. Plus, it's a really good way to unwind after a stress week, I tend to zone out from everything else when I'm cooking and just be.”
- Iris Kuo, MD
“People always ask me why I moved from California to Chicago. The simple answer is because Chicago is such a great city to live in. I really appreciate the summers here and I don't mind the winters either because I actually love indoor activities. If you give me puzzles and pizza, I'm in!”
- Hannah Raff, MD
“The wellness activities I’ve been a part of as a resident have been so wonderful not only because I got to go sledding in the snow for the first time in years, but because taking the time to laugh and feel joy with my co-residents and attendings outside of work lifts the weight of being a resident off of our collective shoulders. Our residency values the people we are and takes the time to know one another and prioritize our individuality while including the skills and insight from each of us…like reading astrological star charts or tarot cards.”
- Brianna Sohl, MD