Rutgers Health offers a comprehensive range of well-being resources for Graduate Medical Education (GME) trainees. These services support mental health, resilience, and overall well-being, including coaching, counseling, crisis intervention, peer support, and wellness programs.
Connect with the people, programs, and services available to support your well-being throughout your training.
Each training location has a designated Well-Being Champion who can help connect trainees with available resources and support.
| Location | Representative | Contact |
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| Barnabas Health Community Medical Center | Danette Meyer | Danette.Meyer@rwjbh.org |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Barbara Kirrane Lorenzo Cotugno |
Barbara.Kirrane@rwjbh.org lrc127@njms.rutgers.edu |
| Jersey City Medical Center | Adriana Grigoriu | Adriana.Grigoriu@rwjbh.org |
| New Jersey Medical School | Maria Lopez Kelly Harewood |
matiasme@njms.rutgers.edu troutmkj@njms.rutgers.edu |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Yashonda Thomas | Yashonda.Thomas@rwjbh.org |
| Somerset RWJ University Hospital | Kathryn Schmidt | Kathryn.Schmidt@rwjbh.org |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Melissa Mann | Melissa.Mann@rwjbh.org |
| Trainee Representatives | Ashley Toussaint | at1104@rwjms.rutgers.edu |
| Site | Ombuds | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Center | TBD | TBD |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Matthew Rosenzweig, MD | matthew.rosenzweig@rwjbh.org |
| Englewood Health | Matthew MacDonald, MD | matthew.macdonald@ehmchealth.org |
| Jersey City Medical Center | Aaiza Aamer, MD | aaiza.aamer@rwjbh.org |
| Monmouth Medical Center | Erika Concepcion, MD | erika.villani@rwjbh.org |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Matthew Montgomery, MD | matthew.montgomery@rwjbh.org |
| New Jersey Medical School | Christin Traba, MD | chensw@njms.rutgers.edu |
| RWJ Medical School | Jeremy Sinkin, MD | jeremy.sinkin@rutgers.edu |
| RWJ University Hospital – Somerset | Ray Birring, MD | raymon.birring@rwjbh.org |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Michael Klyne, MD | michael.klyne@rwjbh.org |
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Lyra Health
Rutgers offers an Employee Assistance Program through Lyra Health to support emotional wellbeing. This benefit includes up to six free mental health therapy sessions, wellness coaching, and additional resources at no cost to employees and their families.
Rutgers Counseling ClinicThe Rutgers Counseling Clinic provides free and confidential individual and group counseling for Rutgers students and staff. Services are available in person on Busch Campus and via telehealth, offering support for stress, life transitions, and overall mental wellness.
Rutgers Caregiver Support ProgramThrough Care.com, employees can access trusted support for childcare, elder care, and household needs, whether short-term or ongoing. The program also includes LifeMart discounts on travel, shopping, and everyday essentials.
For employees with Horizon BCBS state health benefits, Forge Mental Health provides support in connecting with a licensed counselor for personalized care.
Access wellness tools, support services, events, and resources that promote the physical, emotional, and social well-being of Rutgers Health students, faculty, staff, and health professionals.
RWJBarnabas Health One Source (EAP)
RWJBarnabas Health offers the One Source Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support resident and trainee wellbeing. When contacting One Source:
This service can help connect you with coaches, therapists, or couples counselors outside of the health system for confidential support.
Virtual Physician Wellness Drop-In Clinic
Led by Dr. Cheryl Graber, this virtual clinic offers confidential support for physicians and trainees seeking guidance on well-being, stress, and professional challenges. To schedule a session:
Browse the Well-Being Menu Collection for practical ideas, tools, and resources that can be incorporated into everyday training and wellness initiatives. Downloadable versions of the menu flyers are also available through Kaltura for sharing and printing.
The following confidential, self-guided screening tools are available to all Rutgers Health residents and fellows. These tools are intended for self-reflection and are not monitored or reported.
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Depression Screen A quick self-assessment for depressive symptoms using a standard validated tool. |
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Anxiety Screen A brief, validated screen for symptoms of anxiety. |
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Stress Screen (PDF) The Perceived Stress Scale — a widely used 10-item questionnaire measuring overall perceived stress. |
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Addiction Screen A confidential screen for alcohol, drug, or other substance use concerns. |
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Postpartum Depression Screen A validated screen for postpartum depression symptoms. |
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PTSD Screen A brief self-assessment for PTSD symptoms. |
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Sleep Health Assessment An interactive sleep health assessment from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. |
If results are concerning, confidential support resources are available through Lyra Health (for Rutgers-employed trainees) or One Source EAP (for RWJBH-employed trainees).
Browse counseling and crisis services, mental health coaching, resilience and stress management tools, peer support, employee assistance programs, and other resources available across Rutgers Health, RWJBarnabas Health, and University Hospital.
The Wellness Calendar features health and wellness events that support the well-being of students, faculty, and staff. From mindfulness and yoga to art breaks and mental health workshops, there’s something for everyone.
The AAMC Financial Wellness Program is a free online resource designed to help residents build confidence in managing their finances through practical education on budgeting, saving, investing, credit, insurance, and other financial topics. This program provides tools, courses, and resources to support your financial well-being throughout residency and prepare you for important financial decisions throughout your career.
These resources offer simple, evidence-based ways to pause, reset, and build resilience through brief practices that support stress reduction and overall well-being.
If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call, text, or chat online with a trained specialist through the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.