Residency Assistance Programs

The University of Minnesota Medical School has contracted with an agency called Sand Creek to provide resident assistance services to residents/fellows and their families. This program is completely voluntary and confidential. You are encouraged to call them regarding any emotional and/or financial worries you may experience. You may be referred to outside sources for help, depending upon your needs. Your health insurance may cover portions of these services.

The Residency Assistance Program provides services for impaired physicians seeking help for problmes pertaining to drug or alcohol use or other impairments. The program works with "Physicians Serving Physicians" in cases where long-term case management or legal reporting is required by licensure or state law. In these circumstances, the program continues to case manage the progress of residents/fellows through their residency program.