Activities

At the close of intern orientation, a welcome picnic is held at City Park for the new interns and their families.  All residents and faculty are invited to attend.

Each year, a 1-day off-campus retreat for each residency class is organized to provide further skill development in the areas of communication, teaching, leadership, team-building and wellness.  Each retreat is purposefully planned to provide didactic and interactive sessions, which address topics most pertinent to the level of the resident participant.  There is also plenty of time for fun!

Once each month the chief residents organize a social event for the residents.  Recent or planned events for this year include a faculty vs. resident volleyball match, resident-fellow picnics, fall bonfire and Halloween party, and a bowling outing.

The department hosts a holiday party for the residents at a local establishment.

Once a month, the residents gather in the Atrium and are joined by the faculty.

Once per month the residents meet over lunch with the program directors and chief residents to give feedback and suggestions regarding program related issues.

Once a year our residents join colleagues from the Iowa Methodist Program to present clinical vignettes.  The Iowa chapter of the ACP-ASIM provides the winner with a paid trip to the national ACP-ASIM meeting.  Second and third place winners receive gift certificates.

In June, the department hosts a farewell dinner program for the residents

(L) - Greg Davis and Dr. Rothman
(R) - Michael Klevay and Dr. Vogelgesang
(below) - Departing Residents & Program Directors