General Surgery Residency
General Surgery Well-Being Committee
Our Mission
The Well-Being Committee is committed to enhancing the overall health and wellness of our residents, recognizing that physician well-being is fundamental to delivering exceptional patient care. We recognize that surgeons provide the highest quality patient care, and we are committed to fostering an environment where residents feel valued, supported, and empowered.
Through resident-driven initiatives and collaborative programming, we strive to:
- Develop innovative and proactive programs that promote wellness, inclusion, resilience, and community.
- Foster a culture that prioritizes the well-being of residents and physicians as an essential component of surgical education and professional growth.
Guided by resident feedback and engagement, our initiatives focus on four core pillars of wellness designed to support residents both inside and outside the clinical environment.
Professional
- PD and APD office hours
- Chief Grand Grounds
- UH Appreciates Points Awarded Monthly—outstanding teamwork, mentorship, effective communicator
Physical
- Wednesday morning education breakfasts
- Seasonal residency activities (#ActiveSurgeons)
- Snack delivery to the workroom
- Holiday call team meals
Mental
- Access to licensed psychiatrists and therapists
- Care for each other and care for yourselves//recharge, recover, return to work packages
- Six well-being half-days each year
Social
- Birthday announcements and gift
- Resident Trivia Nights
- Pizza party application review
- Post ABSITE Celebration
- Intern end of the year gathering outside of hospital
| Name | Training Level |
|---|---|
| Megan Chiu, MD | PGY-4 |
| Stewart Maxfield, MD | PGY-2 |
| Julia Specht, MD | PGY-4 |
| Jessica Hungate, MD | PGY-3 |
| Sami Abul-Khoudoud, MD | R-2 |
| Francesca Ponzini, MD | R-1 |
| Kiana Loo, MD | PGY-1 |