Supporting the Resident
Orientation | Advisors | Resident-Faculty Liaison l Resident Lunch l Training Directors' Meetings l Retreat l Social Events
Orientation
The goal of orientation is to provide residents with the skills and tools they need to adjust to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and begin their training year. Resident orientation focuses on four major areas:
- Ethics
- Clinical training
- Professional development
Ethics didactics focus on a review of APA Ethics and Ohio Law, a discussion of confidentiality and the medical team, and case studies that help residents learn about ethical issues related to working in a medical center. Residents also receive training in clinical issues, including rapport building with children, parents and diverse clients, report writing and assessment. With respect to professional development, residents receive training in establishing relationships with other disciplines, professional communication, time management, and dictation. The orientation process continues over the first several months of residency through required didactics held for residents.
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Advisors
Each resident is matched with a faculty advisor based on interests and experience. Introductions occur over a breakfast / lunch during orientation week. The advisor meets regularly with the resident to provide support and be available to discuss professional development issues including:
- Dissertation status
- Career options
- Postdoctoral fellowship opportunities
- Work / life balance
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Resident-Faculty Liaison
A postdoctoral fellow will meet with the residents regularly to candidly discuss adjustment and concerns related to the residency program, supervision, career development. Residents will also have an opportunity to problem-solve with the Fellow about general-training experiences.
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Resident Lunch
Residents meet weekly over lunch. This is a structured time for them to share their perceptions, experiences and develop supportive relationships with one another.
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Training Directors' Meetings
Residents meet with the Training Director Team over lunch bi-monthly. The goal of these informal meetings is to provide a forum for open discussion about current training issues and concerns. These meetings also provide an opportunity for mentoring and support.
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Retreat
The residents participate in a yearly retreat. This offers residents a chance to socialize with their peers outside of the hospital setting. Residents choose retreat topics based on interest and need. Sample topics include financial planning, stress management, and career development.
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Social Events
Residents are invited to a number of social events throughout the year. The Cincinnati Children's Pediatric Residency program offers many social events for Cincinnati Children's residents including clubs, sports teams and community projects. These social outings provide Psychology Residents with an opportunity to form life-long friendships, relax and have fun with their medical colleagues.
Cincinnati Children's sponsors several social events for Cincinnati Children's faculty, staff, fellows and residents (e.g., Winter Holiday Party, Welcome Reception, Graduation), which provide an opportunity to socialize outside of the hospital setting. The Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology also sponsors several social events for psychology trainees including a Cincinnati Reds Game, picnic and Holiday Party.
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