This week, we are thrilled to celebrate Resident Doctors Appreciation Week and recognize the incredible contributions of our resident physicians. Residents are an important part of our teaching hospital, playing a vital role in patient care while continually learning, growing, and stepping up — especially during the busy winter months when cold, flu, and respiratory illnesses place added demands on our system.

As frontline clinicians, resident doctors are often one of the first points of contact for patients. After completing their Doctor of Medicine (MD) training, they enter an intensive period of residency ranging between two to five years depending on their specialty where they provide hands-on, compassionate care, manage complex medical conditions, and respond to the ever-changing needs of our patients. Their energy, dedication, and commitment are felt across every unit and service.

Throughout the winter surge and beyond, our residents continue to show remarkable resilience, teamwork, and professionalism. They work long hours, adapt quickly, and consistently rise to the challenge, always with patient care at the center of what they do. Their efforts truly make a difference, not only for patients and families, but for colleagues across the hospital.

Resident education and well-being are a shared responsibility in a teaching hospital. We are fortunate to have a strong interprofessional team consisting of nurses, health professionals, administrative staff, and physician mentors who help create a supportive and collaborative learning environment where residents can thrive.

This week, we invite everyone to take a moment to celebrate our resident doctors, thank them for their hard work, and acknowledge the dedication and teamwork that support their training. We are proud of the role our residents play today and excited for the independent physicians they are becoming.