Work-Life Wellness
Graduate Medical Education
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.
- Online self-screening for depression, burnout, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. The screening is voluntary and completely anonymous. Take the assessment today.
- Wellness presentations and guidance on how to implement wellness activities
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
Wellness Team
Jon Courand, M.D.
Assistant Dean for Wellbeing for Graduate Medical Education
Dr. Adriana Dyurich, PhD, LPC
Academic Success Consultant
Liza Maldonada, Psy.D.
Behavioral Health Consultant