Recognizing Physician Residents
February 24 is “Thank a Resident Day”
2/24/2023
Dr. Charles Hayes, Aspirus Wausau Family Medicine Resident
Charles Hayes, DO,
grew up in Wisconsin, served in the Air Force and now he’s working to provide a
crucial service to his community.
He’s currently a
first-year resident physician at Aspirus Wausau Hospital (AWH) gaining valuable
experience that will help him reach his life’s goal.
“It was always like a
burning passion for me. I want to be able to help people in need,” says Dr.
Hayes.
Residents in the
Wausau Family Medicine Residency Program, such as Dr. Hayes, spend long hours
working in intensive and diverse environments to finish up their medical
training.
In 2018, the Gold
Humanism Honor Society launched its first official “Thank a Resident Day” with
the goal of "honoring those in residency for their dedication to their
institution and the medical field." Since then, the Gold Foundation has
chosen a day in February each year to recognize residents.
“Thank a Resident Day”
falls on February 24 in 2023.
“Adapting is the
toughest part as a resident. I’m constantly intellectually challenged by
everyone. And I’m studying for my boards. I also have a family.,” says Dr.
Hayes. “Those are also the best parts of what I do. It’s super rewarding to be
able to put the time and effort into helping people in need.”
Residency is a key
component of graduate medical training, offering in-depth exposure to medical
practice.
Physicians in training
serve as an integral part of health care teams in hospitals and clinics, often
serving as indispensable resources.
“We’re important
because residents are the future of providing health care. This is crucial to
our training process. We need to be challenged by the best.,” says Dr. Hayes.
Those doctors in
training are the future of health care in our communities and will eventually
train the next generation of physicians through their residency.
“I plan to stay in
rural family medicine,” says Dr. Hayes. I want to integrate myself into a local
community and help people stay healthy.”
One can learn more
about the Aspirus Wausau Family Medicine Residency by visiting their website.
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