Visit this page for a list of resources: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/pgme/wellness/residents/resources/help-now
Nephrology ombudsperson for all residents including fellowships:
Dr. Rebecca Perry - Endocrinology Program Director
Admin: Veronica Lien - veronica.lien@ahs.ca
Residents should aim to meet with the ombudsperson twice a year.
PGME Role of Ombuds: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/6/residents/role-of-ombuds-pgme-july-2020-v1.pdf
PGME Policy on Resident Safety: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/6/policies/resident-safety-pgme-sept20-v3.pdf
Ped Neph Trainee Concerns Document
Other Resources for Residents
https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/pgme/current-trainees/resident-support
The UofC has many initiatives and resources to support faculty, staff and student wellness.
Office of Resident Affairs:
https://www.albertadoctors.org/services/pfsp
Assistance for residents and immediate family members, no automatic College of Physicians and Surgeons involvement, available 24 hours a day. The PFSP provides confidential advice, support and help with accessing necessary resources for personal or professional problems such as the following:
Family and relationship issues
Career, educational and workplace concerns that are impacting our health
Dealing with adverse events
Stress, anxiety, other mental health issues and psychiatric disorders
Substance misuse
Concern for a colleague
Resident Resources: https://www.albertadoctors.org/services/residents
Wellness: https://www.para-ab.ca/wellness/
Resident Physician Supports: https://www.para-ab.ca/publications-resources/resident-physician-supports/
PARA is committed to providing opportunities to facilitate resident physician wellness. This includes hosting wellness events and sharing wellness-related research and initiatives from our partners.