At the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, we are committed to ensuring the well-being of all our residents and fellows.
The Office of Graduate Medical Education works closely with the Office of Well-Being and Resilience in an effort to remove barriers to well-being and allow trainees to regularly reconnect with the meaning of their work.
Several ongoing initiatives, including the Well-Being Subcommittee, support residents and fellows in prioritizing their well-being. The Well-Being Subcommittee takes steps to prevent and mitigate burnout, while also aiming to identify those at risk for depression and suicide. Chaired by Saadia Akhtar, MD, and Paul Rosenfield, MD, along with a peer-selected trainee Co-Chair appointed each academic year, the Subcommittee unites faculty, program directors, residents, and fellows from across our training programs.
As part of the ongoing work of the Well-Being Subcommittee, a House Staff Wellness Survey is also distributed regularly to better understand impressions of our clinical work environments. Responses to the survey allow for continued analysis, measurement, and improvement of well-being resources throughout Graduate Medical Education.
In concert with the Subcommittee, the Student and Trainee Mental Health Program provides our residents and fellows with confidential, high-quality, affordable mental health services to improve their health, well-being, and productivity. These services cover a wide range of mental health issues, including consultation, psychotherapy and counseling, medication management, and referrals. The Center for Stress, Resilience, and Personal Growth is another resource available to our residents and fellows. The Center provides scientifically-grounded services to support resilience and psychological well-being, including workshops and individual support.