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Residency Life

Meet our Residents!

Work-Life Balance

We work hard, we play hard! Our work week averages 50-60 hours with one weekend call a month, leaving us with plenty of time to enjoy life. We are parents, dog owners, dancers, triathletes, foodies, published authors, and national society office members.

group of young men and women gathered in front of a coffee house in pittsburghOn the left: group of medical residents eating togther at a table. On the right: group of medical residents playing sled hockey

Residency Wellness

Our physician wellness committee is committed to ensuring that the needs of our physicians are met both inside and outside the workplace throughout the year.

group of men and women kneeling in front of a soccer netOn the left: medical resident standing in front of a screen showing a presentation. On the right: two female medical residents seated at a restaurant


The committee is comprised of five residents and two faculty members and meets quarterly to discuss issues and plan events. The group is focused on all aspects of physician wellness including but not limited to financial success, diet and exercise, teamwork strategies, stress management, and sleep deprivation.

Wellness initiatives:

  • Annual program picnic
  • Orientation team building
  • Mental health support
  • Resident team building retreat
  • Mindfulness and relaxation seminars during didactics
  • Debt management and financial wellness seminars

To learn more about wellness initiatives at UPMC visit the GME Wellness website.

Thank you for your interest in our program. We hope to meet you soon! Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.