Pediatrics: Residency

Resident Retreats

Resident Retreats

• Each residency class attends a separate 2-3 day all-expense paid annual retreat at a nearby resort, with clinical responsibilities covered by other residents, fellows, and faculty
• Scheduled activities during retreats include feedback sessions, career guidance and “Life after Residency” discussions, leadership workshops, risk management discussions, and recertification of PALS and NRP
• Plenty of relaxation time is always scheduled
• Swimming, Golf, and other activities are available at the resorts
• Group Refreshment Hours and Dinners occur nightly
• The PL-1 class holds an Annual Late-Night Bowling Tournament with a highly coveted trophy awarded to the winning team
• Karaoke, theatrical performances, and other spontaneous unscheduled activities have been known to occur