Resident wellness

Office of Resident Affairs and Physician Wellness

The Office of Resident Affairs and Physician Wellness is here to support you through your Residency and Fellowship journeys. Our role is to provide health and wellness resources and facilitate an environment in which you and your colleagues can be and stay well as you navigate the opportunities and challenges that Residency and Fellowship will bring.

Our goal is to encourage a supportive environment where you and your colleagues can be well and thrive. We encourage you to connect with us, make use of our services, and advise us on your needs.

Administrative Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location Information: 
Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Health Sciences Room G259
3330 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4N1
T: 403-210-6525 E: residentwellness@ucalgary.ca

 

Meet the Office of Resident Affairs and Physician Wellness Team


Jaelene

Dr. Jaelene Mannerfeldt, Director of Resident Affairs & Physician Wellness

Bio to come

Paula

Dr. Paula Pearce, Director of Wellness Programming

Bio to come

Julie Munch

Julie Munch, Accommodations Therapist

I am a registered occupational therapist working with the Office of Resident Affairs and Physician Wellness. I have been practicing in various settings over the last 11 years, and can provide support and strategies to residents as well as program directors/supervisors. 

I practice holistic care, and focus on the wellbeing of residents and supporting them as they navigate through their residency program. 

Some areas of expertise I have include:  providing strategies for managing increased workload, overnight call, sleep hygiene, energy conservation, nutrition, stress management, task grading/prioritization.  

I also provide supportive counselling to residents and can assist when personal and interpersonal challenges may arise. If you are interested in a consultation to discuss how I can better assist you during your program please reach out.
 

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Sarah Ashton, Advisor and Operations Administator

With a background in teaching and social work, I have a passion for supporting learners and helping communities become more resilient. I have worked with learners of all ages, teaching elementary school, middle school and high school, and for many years I supported university students through a department within Student Wellness Services that focuses on the spiritual and cultural aspects of mental health. 

I value anti-oppressive, holistic, community health and I strive to create a welcoming, non-judgemental space where residents can heal, grow and find success. I am excited to work in an environment that supports the well-being of those whose job it is to heal other people. Please feel welcome to drop into the office at any time!

Andrea

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Andrea Brose, Manager

I have a holistic view of health and wellness and believe that it is influenced by a variety of factors including health, relationships, finances, self-care, connection, and community. In my role, I strive to ensure the offerings of the Office of Resident Affairs and Physician Wellness are coordinated and align with the needs of Residents and Fellows. I encourage Residents and Fellows to reach out at residentwellness@ucalgary.ca or 403-210-6525 with any ideas of how the Office can best support you.