The MU Psychiatry Department as a whole boasts yearly events in which Faculty can intermingle with Residents, Fellows, and administrative staff. Some of these events include:
Annual BBQ & Welcome Party
Every August, the Department of Psychiatry hosts a welcome BBQ for all the incoming residents, fellows, and new Faculty and Staff. Families are always welcome.
Halloween Party
Every October, we have a Department Halloween party! Residents, Faculty, and all family and children are welcome to attend. Dressing up is optional and there are prizes to be won for best costume!
Holiday Party
A holiday party for residents, fellows, faculty, staff and their guests.
Graduation
Each June, the Department hosts a graduation for the Residents and Fellows completing the program. Awards are presented over the course of the heart-felt evening while everyone celebrates, for some, their last moments together.
Our Psychiatry Wellness Committee (Resident-run) also works hard on additional events during the academic year. The Department of Psychiatry provides its residents with a generous budget that allows learners to participate in a variety of activities. These include:
Intern Welcome Party
Residents welcome the new interns into their ranks with food and merriment.
Resident Retreat
Near the conclusion of each academic year, our entire program of residents come together for food, activities, and camaraderie. Residents are given the day off as gratitude for their diligence during the year. In years past, the event has been hosted poolside but we are planning a city-wide scavenger hunt for the upcoming years.
Snackdactics
Residents get together for a delicious potluck luncheon the first Wednesday of every month in the hour prior to Wednesday afternoon didactics.
MU Football Tailgating
Usually one game per year in November against a big rival. A great place to also run into alumni who have decided to live nearby and cheer on the Tigers.
Spring Picnic
Calling in May flowers with a pizza party at a local park.
Community Events
These may include pick-up pickleball, ice cream gatherings, restaurant meet-ups, or trail walking on Katy or MKT. Check out our Instagram!
In addition, the Psychiatry Residency Wellness Committee also publishes a twice-monthly newsletter with upcoming events, attractions, and restaurant options.
