Resident Life

Resident Well Being

Our Pediatric Wellness committee strives to epitomize resident well being! It is run by the residents for the residents to ensure that everyone feels well supported and cared for. At Cooper, we recognize that residency can require hard work and can be challenging at times. We understand that providing great care to our pediatric patients also means providing our residents with a safe and supportive environment during their training. Currently our residents are excited to participate in the following wellness activities:

• Clinic Themes Fridays

• Wellness Lunches

• Cooper Therapy dogs

• Fall and Spring Retreat

• Holiday lunches and parties

Class Specific Advising and Support

Each resident is mentored throughout the three years of pediatric training by one assigned faculty member at Cooper. This allows for the development of close bonds with their mentor. Regular meetings with a mentor offers a platform for personal support and improvement. Mentors will help residents reflect on shared goals and challenges, develop an educational plan with annual goals, and to provide support. Residents develop wonderful relationships with their mentors and often stay in touch after they graduate.

Annual Program Retreats

Two resident retreats are held annually for residents at an off-site location. Our fall retreat is designated as a learning retreat in which we explore educational and team-building workshops. Recent topics for retreats have included improving our practice in evidence-based medicine, teaching residents to be effective teachers, and diversity, equity and inclusion. Our spring retreat is designated for resident wellness in which residents come together to to partake in camaraderie and relaxation.

Intern Retreat (Interncation)

At the end of the intern year, 1st year residents will have the opportunity to plan a retreat together to celebrate the completion of intern year with their fellow co-interns. This retreat typically is 5 days. It is a great chance for our interns to come together as a full class for fun, relaxation, and bonding.

Making Memories in Residency