Work-Life Wellness

Residency and fellowship training is one of the most exciting times in life, but it also can present a variety of challenges to personal and professional well-being. Residents often experience emotional and physical exhaustion, anxiety, feelings of inadequacy, and strained personal relationships. These issues can often lead to depression, substance abuse, and even suicidal thoughts. Our resident wellness program strives to ensure that residents are both emotionally and academically successful. We provide a variety of confidential services, free of charge to our Residents & Fellows.

Services Provided

• Counseling - in person, online, or via phone (free of charge to residents and fellows). To schedule a counseling appointment, please contact gmewellness@uthscsa.edu. If you already have a counseling relationship, please feel free to contact either Dr. Dyurich or Dr. Maldonado at the emails listed below:
  
  • Dr. Dyurich at dyurich@uthscsa.edu or call her confidential phone line 210-450-8734, or
  • Dr. Maldonado at maldonadol3@uthscsa.edu or call her confidential phone line 210-450-8341, or
  • Dr. Veena Prasad at prasadv@uthscsa.edu or call her confidential phone line 210-478-6285.
• Online self-screening is available for depression, burnout, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. The screening is voluntary and completely anonymous. Take the assessment today.

• The following services are available 24/7 to address any behavioral health concern:  

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
    1 (800) 273-8255 (TALK)

  • Crisis Text Line:
    Text CONNECT to 741741

  • University Hospital Emergency Center
    (210) 743-0024

    For Residents and Fellows: 

  • Deer Oak Employee Assistance Program
    1 (866) 327-2400

    For Faculty: 

  • UT Employee Assistance Program
    (800) 346-3549

Issues We Address

• Depression
• Burnout
• Anxiety
• Work-life balance
• Anger/Stress
• Thoughts of self-harm
• Substance abuse
• Flourishing during challenging times

For those experiencing learning difficulties in their Residency Program UT Health San Antonio Office for GME response to COVID-19:

ACGME Resources Guidebook for promoting well-being during the pandemic

Additional Resources

• UT Health San Antonio Resident & Fellow Support
• Wellness Mosaic Curriculum
• TRRI Poster for ACGME
• TRRI Format 2 Transition to Residency
• November Newsletter

• Helping our Healthcare Heroes (H3) Psychological First Aid Program: Information Sheet