Any resident experiencing difficulties throughout their program should first contact their Faculty Advisor; however, residents can contact any available support they feel comfortable with, including the APD Resident Support and/or the Program Director. The program is always available for support and guidance.

Dr. Joanne Baergen is the Assistant Clinical Professor, Resident Support. She works closely with residents, faculty advisors, preceptors, as well as the Program Director and the leadership team to provide necessary help and resources for residents needing additional support.

You have concerns about residency, rotations, or preceptors

You're experiencing life stress such personal illness, illness of a family member, divorce, etc.

You've received a complaint - clinic, hospital, or College

You failed an exam

You need medical accommodations during residency

You would like to switch programs

Any time an evaluation or progress report has been flagged as "needs program attention"

At the request from a faculty advisor, preceptor, or site administrator

To help you with your return to residency after prolonged leave of absence

To help with scheduling as a result of missing program time