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Pediatric Residency Program

Pediatric Residency Program

Resident Wellness

At CHAM, we have an abundance of initiatives to promote wellness for residents both in and out of the hospital!

IN THE HOSPITAL

  • Free massages on site 2x/week
  • Pizza every Friday
  • Snack Baskets and Celsius on every floor
  • Keurigs with K-cups on every floor
  • Baskets with basic medications/toiletries on every floor
  • Monthly relaxation sessions with our facility dog, Polly
  • All-Access Peloton and Free Weights
  • Arts & Crafts sessions
  • Yoga sessions after work
  • Holiday Themed Lunches
  • CHAMily Resident Lounge
  • Well-being days for medical appointments

OUT OF THE HOSPITAL

  • FREE Yankees tickets throughout the year
  • FREE tickets raffled for artists performing at MSG (Lady Gaga, Tate McRae, Chris Stapleton, Billie Eilish, and more!)
  • Outings to Bronx Botanical Garden/Zoo
  • Scheduled Happy Hours throughout the year
  • Annual Class Retreats
  • Annual Mid-Year Party
  • Annual Spring Picnic
  • Discounted Broadway tickets/gym memberships

Wellness Committee Resident Leadership

Jash Patel, MD

Jash Patel, MD
PGY-3

Jessica Oleske, MD

Jessica Oleske, MD 
PGY-2


Amber Kihm, MD
PGY-3 Resident Co-Chair, Wellness Committee


Kathleen Schad, MD
PGY-3 Resident Co-Chair, Wellness Committee

Faculty Co-Chairs

Danielle M. Fernandes, MD

Danielle M. Fernandes, MD
Associate Program Director

Courtney McNamara, MD

Courtney McNamara, MD
Associate Program Director

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