Well-Being

Your time as a student, resident, or fellow can be the most rewarding yet challenging time in life. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine-Chattanooga recognizes the relationship between physician mental and physical well-being and patient service. We promote a variety of resources and campus activities that can be used to help maintain your well-being by lowering your stress, identifying problem areas, avoiding burnout, and learning how to achieve a healthy work-life balance. 

Our institution provides a full-time, onsite Counselor supporting our Graduate & Undergraduate Medical Education programs, available at no cost to students, residents, fellows. Services include private counseling as well as group didactics and coaching meetings. Availability Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 5 pm. Contact for flex hours.

Additional Services

• LifeBridge Chattanooga 
  • Up to 3 counseling sessions (in person or virtual) sponsored by the College of Medicine-Chattanooga and the local Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society.
  • Costs supported by grants and donations to the medical society - no charge or insurance filing for service. 
  • Reach the 24/7 confidential physician support line at 423-591-9830
• Resident and Fellow Employee Assistance Program (OPTUM EWS)
  
  • No additional cost
  • Provided with at least 3 in-person counseling sessions and additional virtual sessions
  • Services can be requested by phone at 866.374.6061 or online using the access code "UTGME"

Services include assistance for issues creating difficulty in achieving work-life balance, including --

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) administered by OPTUM available to all university paid faculty and administrative staff