Shout Out! to the Baltimore Surgery Residency Program
In celebration of Thank a Resident Day, the Baltimore Surgery Residency program expanded the initiative to Thank a Resident Week, dedicating an entire week to wellness and appreciation.
This celebration was inspired by our commitment to resident wellness, guided by our Thrive wellness initiative. Using the Duke Wheel of Health as a framework, each day’s appreciation activities were structured around key wellness themes.
Throughout the week, we highlighted each of our five resident classes, featuring daily messages about appreciation with wellness-focused gifts:
- Friday (prior): Therapy dog visit to kick off the celebration
- Monday (PGY-1s): Mental and Emotional Wellbeing – “Pep talk pills” with motivational quotes
- Tuesday (PGY-2s): Physical Activity and Fitness – Exercise dice for fun and movement
- Wednesday (PGY-3s): Nutrition and Lifestyle – DoorDash gift cards to support healthy choices
- Thursday (PGY-4s): Sleep and Rest – Sleep masks to encourage restorative rest, plus a special lunch
- Friday (PGY-5s): Physical Environment – Scented candles with messages of gratitude. Gift bag filled with thoughtful items, including a candle, pen, and USB drive.
Thank you to all our residents for your dedication and hard work. We appreciate you today and every day!