U of M Pediatric Residency Program

Tips for making appointments!

We understand that appointments are difficult, near impossible, to schedule in the demanding work hours of residency. As much as possible, we want to partner with you to ensure that your health care needs are met.

• Please let the site chief know with as much advance notice as possible (minimum 72h) in order to plan for coverage.

  • Med-Peds residents should also notify the MP Chief.

• If you’re going to miss more than half of your assigned shift, you will be charged PTO.

• If possible, try to schedule your appointments later in the day and on short call days.

• If you know that you’ll have recurring appointments, partner with the chiefs to create a supportive schedule for you.

Looking for a PCP?

Check out this spreadsheet of doctors who have noted a special interest in working with residents. The document is compiled and maintained by the GME office.

For more information on primary and specialty care needs, mental health needs, and more - please use the UMN GME Resources available to residents.

Looking for mental health support?

Check out this list of local counselors who have provided information on their ethnicity, gender identity, areas of specialization, and more. Credit goes to Larry Yang. Please feel free to use on behalf of yourself and your patients.

Headspace: Explore guided exercises, videos, and more. Highly recommended!

 Looking for some Zen? These meditations are great: 

• • 4-Minute Working with Difficulty Meditation

  • 6-Minute Working with Self-Criticism Meditation

  • 10-Minute Feeling Overwhelmed Meditation

  • 12-Minute Working with Stress and Difficult Emotion Meditation

UMN GME has partnered with Bright Horizons to provide emergency childcare benefits at a reduced cost. Sign up before you need it! More info:

Bright Horizons provides twenty instances a year for emergency back up care at a discounted rate

• $15/day for child, (rates last updated 1/26/21).

• $25/day for family (rates last updated 1/26/21).

• Know the days your daycare plans to close? Plan ahead and book care up to 90 days in advance

• If care cannot be arranged when booked in advance a $100 stipend will be given to you to arrange and pay a provider yourself (family, neighbor, etc).

What else?

• If your child no longer needs childcare, but could use assistance in tutoring, Bright Horizons provides exclusive discounts on tutoring and test prep through Revolution Prep, Sylvan Learning, and Varsity Tutors

• In-Home adult and elder care support in your home

Sounds great, how do I sign up?

Sign up today before you need the service! No one likes to scramble when you need care the most.

1. Get your UMP Workday ID #. Every resident and fellow has been assigned a UMP Workday employee number. You will need the UMP employee ID number to register with Bright Horizons. Email Christy at gme@umn.edu for this 5 digit number.

2. Create an account with Bright Horizons

3. User Name: UMP

4. Password: Care4you

See this file for more information

COVID Wellness Resources

• Coronavirus Sanity Guide for Healthcare Personnel (10 Percent Happier)

• The Earl Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing has posted some excellent resources for managing stress and maintaining wellbeing.  

• Coronavirus & Mental Health: Taking Care of Ourselves During Infectious Disease Outbreaks - American Psychiatric Association (APA)

Please contact a chief if you are having difficulty accessing any of the resources on this page. We are always looking for more ways to support you and the amazing work that you do.