Intellectual (January)
“Intellectual wellness is evidenced by self-directed behavior, which includes continuous acquisition, development, creative application, and articulation of critical thinking and expressive/intuitive skills and abilities focused on the achievement of a more satisfying existence. Intellectual wellness is also evidenced by a demonstrated commitment to life long learning.” (Hettler 1976)
Emergency Medicine relevance: Leadership, Life-long learning and Intellectual Curiosity, Autonomy mitigates burnout
Individualized Interactive Instruction (III) Assignments: (to be completed in December)
Learn a new super-user move with your EMR (Dragon, macros, etc) and be ready to share in conference (30 minutes credit)
Other resources for residents:
8 Steps to Increase Your Intellectual Wellness (Illinois State University: https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2014/03/seven-simple-steps-increase-intellectual-wellness/)
Intellectual wellness self-assessment: Are you engaged in the process of intellectual wellness? (University of California, Riverside https://wellness.ucr.edu/intellectual_wellness.html
5 Reasons Travel is Great for Your Health: http://www.wellnesstoday.com/spirit/5-reasons-travel-is-great-for-your-health