Program Events

• Intern orientation is held a week before the start of intern year.
• Throughout the week, there are social events including a welcome dinner at the home of the Department Chair.

• Intern retreat is held in October just for interns
• This retreat, complete with wine tasting and horseback riding, gives the intern class dedicated time together to reflect on their first few months of residency.

• Intern orientation is held a week before the start of intern year. 
• Throughout the week, there are social events including a welcome dinner at the home of the Department Chair.

• The resident retreat is held each spring for all residents. 
• During the retreat, residents have the opportunity for wine tasting, and engage in team-building activities.

The program hosts an annual holiday party in December for all residents to celebrate the holiday season.

• The End of the Year Banquet is a celebration to honor our graduating residents, as well as the time for presentation of awards voted by the house staff. 
• All residents are invited to attend as well as families of graduating senior residents.

Throughout the year, residents and their families organize a multitude or picnics, BBQs, and happy hours to enjoy the beautiful weather.

• CRR meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month. 
• CRR provides a forum for residents to discuss any aspects of the residency program and to propose/evaluate possible changes to the residency program structure.
• All residents are welcome to attend, and attendance includes nominated class representatives, chief residents, and program directors.

The hospital-wide wellness program provides a peer support system to residents who have experienced difficult cases and to promote wellness and camaraderie.