Wellness Toolbox
Graduate Medical Education at UAB is committed to providing resources and techniques to ensure residents and fellows enrolled in UAB's training programs, are mentally and physically healthy and fit for training in the clinical learning environment.On this page, you will find resources and approaches to promote your wellness.
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UAB's School of Medicine Professional Development OfficeProvides confidential counseling, consultation and coaching for physicians within the School of Medicine/UAB Medicine, including residents/fellows. Please click below links for more information on services provided by Dr. Sandra Frazier in the Professional Development Office:
Professional Development Office - Brochure
Some common reasons residents/fellows may see the Professional Development Office are: stress management, depression, anxiety, burnout, family and relationship issues, communication difficulties, substance abuse issues, and career/academic concerns. Services are completely confidential, no EHR records.
To make an appointment, please call 205-731-9799 (no referral needed)
Location: John Whitaker Building, 500 22nd Street South, Suite 504A
UAB Employee Assistance & Counseling Center
Offers confidential support services for UAB employees and members of their immediate household. Services include individual, couples, and family counseling, financial advisement, educational and stress management programs and access to a collection of online resources.
Counseling services are also available in the Hospital (FOT Building) on various Mondays and Saturdays throughout the month. Please call UAB EACC to schedule an appt. at either location.
Mailing & Street Address
UAB Employee Assistance & Counseling Center
2112 11th Ave. South, Suite 330
Birmingham, AL 35205Email: uabeacc@uabmc.edu
Phone: 205-934-2281
Toll Free in Alabama:
1-877-872-2327
Fax: 205-975-7367Distance Counseling (for Selma, Montgomery, & Huntsville programs)
UAB's Employee Assistance and Counseling Center (EACC) offers distance counseling. For more information, please click here or call at 205-934-2281.
Article: Video-based distance counseling can help off-campus employees stay well -
The Farm Stand - by Boozer Farms - Fresh produce available at various UAB locations.Five Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget (from AMA Wire)
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Click here to find lactation centers around UAB campus.
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UAB Campus Recreation CenterFree One Week Trial
$35/month (12 month contract)
$22/month Early Bird Hours Only: Monday-Friday 5:00 am - 8:00 am and 10:00 am - 1:00 pm; unlimited on weekends.
$22/month Night Owl Hours Only: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 11:00 am and 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm; unlimited on weekendsFree Exercise Classes at Railroad Park (Monday-Friday)
Yoga Resources & Videos - Online
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Budgeting & Debt Management - Courtesy of UAB Human Resources
Topics include:
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Personal Budgeting
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Your Free 3 Credit
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Bankrate Debt Elimination Strategy
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Dave Ramsey Debt Snowball Elimination
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Gateway Financial Counseling Debt Consolidation in the Birmingham area
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Advantage Financial Counseling Debt Consolidation by Phone and Web
"Life Happens" Video Series - Courtesy of the Education Institute at Cleveland Clinic
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Identifying Individuals At-Risk
In the current health care environment, physicians are at increased risk for burnout and depression. Self-care is an important component of professionalism and is a skill that must be learned.The Dean's Council for GME and the Graduate Medical Education Office encourages residents and faculty members to alert your Program Director, the GME Office, Dr. Sandra L. Frazier from the Professional Development Office, and/or other personnel when you are concerned that another resident, fellow, or faculty member may be displaying signs of burnout, depression, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, or potential for violence.
Need Help?
If a person is in immediate danger or has attempted suicide, call 911 or the UAB Police Department at 934-3535.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255) OR text HELLO to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741; Go the Emergency Room or Call 911. Website: suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Birmingham Crisis Line: offers support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 323-7777
GME Office Phone Number: 205-934-4793
Confidential GME Hotline Phone Number: 205-934-5025
Professional Development Office Phone Number: 205-731-9799
Make the Difference: Preventing Medical Trainee Suicide
This four-minute video advises medical students, residents, and fellows on how to support each other, express concern to peers,and encourage help-seeking behavior (on behalf of the ACGME, Mayo Clinic, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)Free Self-Screening Tools
Online Screen Tools offered by UAB's Employee Assistance & Counseling CenterThe above link provides free and confidential screenings for mental health issues.
Professional Quality of Life (ProQol) Self-Test
Life Stress Test
Professional Quality of Life Scale
Substance Abuse: Step-by-Step Guides
Substance Abuse Screening (ASSIST)
Alcohol Use Screening (AUDIT-C)
What to do if you have a problem with drugs
What to do if someone you know has a problem with drugs
Burnout and Depression
Mini-Z Burnout Inventory (American Medical Association)
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS)
Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) is also available by contacting the GME Office at 205-934-4793.
Factors Affecting Clinician Well-Being and Resilience
