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Residency Wellness Council

The Internal Medicine Residency Wellness Council seeks to build camaraderie and cohesiveness by providing social events, work environment enhancements, and interactive conferences to promote individual wellness both at work and home. This active group meets regularly and responds to current resident needs.

Learn more about Resident Life and Wellness

Internal Medicine residents and faculty at a resident retreat.

Internal Medicine residents snuggling with puppies outside of Midtown Clinic.

Internal Medicine chief residents enjoying a bowling outing.

Internal Medicine chief residents and their significant others enjoying a bowling outing.

Residents and faculty compete in a ping pong tournament in the resident lounge.

Internal Medicine resident and faculty golf outing.

The Eight Domains of Wellness

Guided by the eight domains of wellness, the Internal Medicine Residency Wellness Council is able to respond to current resident needs and provide support during training.

The Internal Medicine Residency Wellness Council is guided by the eight domains of wellness.

Emotional	Coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships
Environmental	Good health by occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being
Financial	Satisfaction with current and future financial situations
Intellectual	Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills
Occupational	Personal satisfaction and enrichment from one’s work
Physical	Recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods and sleep
Social	Developing a sense of connection, belonging and a well-developed support system
Spiritual	Expanding a sense of purpose and meaning in life

Rae Witt, MD

Co-Chair, Internal Medicine Residency Wellness Council
Associate Program Director, UNMC Internal Medicine Residency

Katie Hutchins, MD

Co-Chair, Internal Medicine Residency Wellness Council
Assistant Professor, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology