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RESIST is a structured, cost-conscious approach to embedding resiliency training in residency programs in low- and middle-income countries.
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RESIST addresses six areas: rest and workload, emotional and peer support, resident skills, psychological safety, faculty mentorship, and ongoing measurement.
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Four part-time locum junior providers supported additional shifts and protected educational time; monitored metrics showed reduced resident attrition and self-reported burnout.
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Peer support, mentorship, critical-event debriefing, and mental health partnerships helped residents process difficult experiences and normalize help-seeking.
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RESIST used town halls, debriefs, wellness check-ins, anonymous reporting, and resident-selected mentors to support psychological safety and dialogue.