University of Washington School of Medicine Pediatric Residency Training |
Three months into their residency, interns participate in a week-long retreat. In a relaxed setting, away from the hospital, it’s an opportunity for the residents to become better acquainted with one another and explore relevant issues and key relationships. More than 70 community and hospital-based physicians pitch in to cover the interns’ day and night call.
Faculty, nurses, parents and other professionals participate in this week of education and interactive sessions such as residents-as-teachers and care of a dying child. In addition to the camaraderie this retreat fosters, it serves as rich platform for their professional development and consistently proves to be an incredibly fun, meaningful experience.
Second year residents participate in a one-day retreat held at off-site location focused on developing career goals and hearing about unique career paths. Information is provided on how to apply for subspecialty and general academic fellowships, as well as how to begin searching for a primary care position.
Third year residents participate in a one-day retreat to address important topics such as negotiating and signing an employment contract and how to benefit most from an academic fellowship.
This off-site retreat also focuses on multiple post-residency issues and includes information on financial planning and debt management.