Resident Life

Residents at the Lauritzen Gardens

Having fun at a local golfing venue

Dressed up in Western-style clothing for an event

Barbie-themed gathering in 2023

Residents and faculty participated in a run

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology provides many opportunities and social outlets for residents, such as:

• Attendance and participation in national conferences
• Resident welcome party
• Resident retreat
• Resident wine and cheese party
• Resident banquet
• Various happy hour gatherings

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A Few Statements from Our Residents

Below is a summary from a few of our current residents and alumni about the work-life balance in the residency program:

Morgan Steffen, DO, Class of 2025, 3/17/2025: "The past four years have challenged me to grow personally and professionally in profound ways. My faculty have shaped my critical thinking, clinical practice and surgical skillset in an individualized and attentive manner. My coresidents have been my best friends and my PCPs throughout residency's highs and lows. The people I have met and the lessons they have taught me have made me into a competent and confident clinician, surgeon and patient advocate."
Anna Adamson, MD, Class of 2023: The program offers an Annual Resident Retreat that all residents get to attend. It is comprised of a full 24 hours off and the fourth-year residents plan something fun for everyone to do. Dr. Adamson is a big fan of “Wellness Wednesday,” which is whenever there is a fifth Wednesday in the month (which happens quarterly), the residents get that afternoon off. They may plan a dentist appointment, get a haircut, take a nap, spend time together or spend time with family. She also states that the program does a good job of promoting work-life balance. The residents are good about covering for each other and people step up to help each other out.
Lexis Rudnik, MD, Class of 2023: She also wants to mention Wellness Wednesday, as it offers a good opportunity for them to catch up on things or for the residents to spend time together. She likes the full weekend off, as her family lives in a different state, so it gives her time to travel. Residents do work long hours, but the program tries to make it manageable. If anyone feels burdened, they help each other out.