House Officer
Well-Being Resources
Michigan Medicine is committed to supporting the well-being of our residents. This webpage was created to encourage optimal resident and fellow well-being.
Physical Well-Being
MHealthy offers a variety of health and well-being programs and services
Gympass provides discounts on gym and wellness app memberships
Mcard Discounts including Fitness Centers & Equipment
Mental & Emotional Health Resources
Michigan Medicine Resources:
Headspace meditation and mindfulness App (AMA Member benefit)
ACGME Resources:
Reporting Well-Being Concerns:
If you notice that a peer or colleague may be displaying signs of burnout, depression, a substance use disorder, suicidal ideation, or potential for violence, there are ways to safely and confidentially report your concerns.
Chain of Command: Talk to your department's program director. This is the best option for handling concerns that should be addressed immediately, such as impairment or threats to patient safety.
Diversion Prevention Program: team in pharmacy that works to prevent, detect and respond to diversion. Reach out with any diversion-related concerns. Pharm-DPT@med.umich.edu
Compliance Hotline: anonymous hotline that can be used to report any type of concern. 1-866-990-0111
Health Professional's Recovery Program: treatment program for licensed individuals. 1-800-453-3784
Addiction Treatment Services (UMATS): psychiatric evaluation and treatment of individuals, couples and families; intensive outpatient treatment and detoxification programs. 1-800-525-5188
Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS): security can be called to report diversion, suspicious circumstances or safety concerns and they should also be called to pick up mishandled or possibly tampered with controlled substances.
1-734-936-7890
Benefits & Policies
Benefits:
Collective Bargaining Agreement:
There are a number of additional wellbeing-related benefits provided and paid for by the University to House Officers that are outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
American Medical Association (AMA) Resources
House Officers receive AMA Membership discounts offered through the Office of Graduate Medical Education and the Michigan Medicine Wellness Office. Discounts offered in:
Home & Lifestyle
Auto & Transportation
Health & Wellness
Travel & Entertainment
SimpliSafe Home Security
DRS Agent - real estate agent match service
Financial Resources
Loan Repayment & Forgiveness
The Medical School Financial Aid Office offers financial and debt management counseling to House Officers.
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Resources
American Medical Association (AMA) Resources
House Officers and Fellows receive AMA Membership discounts for Loans & Financial Services.
Work Resources
Recharge Rooms
Rooms that offer space for rest and reflection through soothing nature scenes, light, and sounds.
Frankel Cardiovascular Center - 5331A
Med Inn - 626
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital - 7-231
Offers adult and pediatric ethics consultation services
Sleep & Fatigue
The following resources to assist residents/fellows who may be experiencing fatigue
Call rooms with sleep facilities are available.
Cab/Uber/Lyft transportation home with reimbursement from the program should a resident/fellow, staff or faculty feel that a resident/fellow is unsafe to independently travel.
Individual advising on fatigue management, scheduling and sleep planning, and effective time management from the residency/fellowship program faculty.
Mandatory training module on Understanding Sleep and Fatigue in Physicians: Myths, Facts and Strategies for Healthy Sleep.
AMA Training Module: Sleep Deprivation: Your Life and Your Work
Free shared-ride taxis service
SafeRide
Emergency Ride Home
Collective Bargaining Agreement:
There are a number of additional wellbeing-related benefits provided and paid for by the University to House Officers that are outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Pregnancy & Parenting
Parenting Resources
Family Care Needs
Care.com - the service includes caregivers for children (including tutors), adults, seniors, pets, and more. The monthly premium membership fee for Care.com is covered by U-M.
Policies and Forms
Collective Bargaining Agreement:
There are a number of additional wellbeing-related benefits provided and paid for by the University to House Officers that are outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Professional Development
Michigan Medicine Resources
LinkedIn Learning (free to Michigan Medicine)
AMA Resources
Residents receive AMA online training courses to support the development of clinical skills and leadership.
Safety Training & Data
As a high-reliability organization, we regard safety as a high priority every day for patients, visitors, faculty, residents, fellows, staff, and learners. Various programs and services to address employee well-being and safety exist to support our U-M Health community.
Workplace Violence Prevention Program (WPVPP): a coordinated, therapeutic, and multidisciplinary approach.
Hospitals and Health Centers Security Services: offers tools for training, policies, resources, and reporting mechanisms.
Michigan Medicine Security: regularly provides presentations concerning safety and wellbeing at the hospital.
Your department may have additional well-being websites with resources and information
Geriatric and Pallative Medicine
Pediatrics (requires level 2 password)
