Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents Wellness Initiative

Some of the residents gathered to work out for ACOG Wellness Week.

The residents take time for exercise activities during ACOG Wellness Week.

The residents play pickleball as part of their wellness activities.

The residents snap a group photo after their pickleball game.

Ob/Gyn residents participate in ACOG Wellness Week 2025!

During September 2020, the Resident Wellness Initiative was started to directly address the components of burnout in our residents. This initiative includes both faculty and resident-driven components.

The faculty-driven portion of the Resident Wellness Initiative includes:

Two faculty wellness champions

The resident-driven portion of the Resident Wellness Initiative includes:

Resident Wellness Committee consisting of residents from every class and subcommittees to plan activities utilizing resident wellness fund
Senior resident/junior resident mentor pairs
Wellness Wednesdays: time off during regularly scheduled didactics for residents to complete necessary activities such as doctor's appointments, grocery shopping, or group activities
Quarterly Book Club

Baylor’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Program educates all residents to recognize fatigue, alertness management, and overall well-being to provide the best care to our patients. Wellness is a core institutional priority at Baylor College by providing the resident’s resources for self-screening of burnout, mental health, and substance abuse. For more information, visit:

Wellness Publication

Seeland G, Williams B, Yadav M, Bowden E, Antoniewicz L, Kilpatrick CC, Mastrobattista JM, Ratan BM. Implementation and Evaluation of a Comprehensive Resident Wellness Curriculum During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Surg Educ. Epub: 21 Dec 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsurg.2023.11.014.