Palmetto Health Resident Auxiliary Welcome Information Guide Table of Contents Welcome Mission Learn More, Get Involved! Testimonials About About Palmetto Health About USC School of Medicine About USC About Columbia, SC Post-Graduate Physician Opportunities

Things to See and Do Arts and Culture Sports Recreation The Water is Fine! Faith and Devotion Nearby Destinations

Relocation Tools Assistance Department of Motor Vehicles Local Utilities Moving Companies

Education Childcare

Housing Wellness and Fitness YMCA Strom Thurmond Wellness Center at USC Solomon Blatt Physical Education Center at USC E-Care

Reading Resources Welcome Residents, Fellows and Families!

The Palmetto Health Resident Auxiliary is a support group and extended social network of residents and fellows dedicated to providing opportunities for fun and fellowship outside of work. As the incoming co-chairs, we are excited to have you here as you embark on the next phase of your training. We hope you will find that Columbia is a fantastic place to live, work and raise a family. Columbia offers everything from the great outdoors and nightlife to family-friendly fun and cultural events. The Resident Auxiliary organizes a variety of social events each year such as holiday parties, picnics and trips to the zoo. We also work closely with different organizations to help in fundraising causes and other outreach opportunities. We welcome any new ideas for gatherings, philanthropy or fundraising. Our hope is that through these events, out-of-town residents and their families will be able to make Columbia their new home away from home. The Auxiliary also will be supplying vital information to prospective and incoming residents to help them better adjust to their new city. We look forward to sharing information on real estate, schools, public parks and more. We are here to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to meeting everyone soon. We are determined to make this the best year yet! Again, congratulations and welcome to the Palmetto Health/USC School of Medicine family!

Angie and Ellen Palmetto Health Resident Auxiliary Co-chairs

Angie and Peter Taylor and Ellen 1 Our Mission

The Palmetto Health Resident Auxiliary’s mission is to provide an ongoing social network of support to the spouses, significant others and families of residents and fellows at Palmetto Health/University of South Carolina School of Medicine. We welcome and assist incoming residents and fellows in acclimating to their new environment. We also provide opportunities to serve the community and resources for personal growth.

Learn More, Get Involved!

In an effort to provide activities throughout the year to ensure there is something for everyone, we organize play dates, parties, socials and other fun activities, including events for single residents and couples with and without children.

Here are a several events that the Auxiliary has coordinated: • Party at Mellow Mushroom–free food and drinks • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden • Leapin’ Lizards indoor playground for kids • Area parks • Paint ball • Canoeing on the Saluda River • Gatherings at residents’ homes • Fall “Country Adventures” Party • Christmas Party • Summer Welcome Party

How can you participate in the Palmetto Health Residents’ Auxiliary? Email your interests and willingness to participate in planning committees to [email protected].

2 Testimonials

“Match Day is one of the most stressful things to endure. When my boyfriend, Chris, and I found out that he had matched at our number one choice, my anxiety was relieved. We quickly found a place to live, I began the job search, and we started to pack the boxes. But then reality hit us! We were moving eight hours away from all of our friends and family. We had lived in Ohio for our entire lives and now were headed to a new city and state where we knew not one single person. We made an agreement to each other that if any opportunity arose to meet other people that we would just say “yes!” The Palmetto Health Resident Auxiliary was my first “yes”, and I am so glad I joined. It was so comforting to have an immediate support group that is a great fit for all types of people—moms, dads, wives, husbands, girlfriends, boyfriends, etc. Residents work a lot, and I have found that my transition was easier because I made an effort to get involved. Chris and I have lived here for only 10 months, but we are already falling in love with Columbia. It is definitely a larger city, but it also has a small town feel. New restaurants and shops continue to open, and the close proximity to the beach and mountains make it an ideal city!” —Micaela Delacruz

“My family and I moved to Columbia this summer from Portland, Oregon for my spouse to begin her ophthalmology residency. We felt uneasy moving across the country to an unfamiliar place with our two young children and leaving behind our support system of family and friends. It was so comforting to me to be able to meet and connect with other spouses and significant others through the Resident Auxiliary within the first few weeks of our arrival. We found everyone to be so welcoming! There were many events planned throughout the year from family play dates (the children’s museum and the trampoline park), financial planning workshops, a holiday party, the Residency to Practice Series, an informational mock trial of a malpractice case and informal meet and greets. It was so nice to be able to connect with other parents and spouses of residents because they were familiar with the joys and challenges of the medical profession. Columbia has a small town feel for us coming from Portland. The weather is fantastic and it was so nice to see the sun in the winter! Attending the Soda City farmers market downtown has been one of our favorite weekly activities. The library, zoo and Edventure children’s museum are a few of the many family- friendly places around town. Our family has settled in nicely to living in the South!” —Ryan Keck

3 About Palmetto Health Palmetto Health is the region's largest and most comprehensive not-for- profit, integrated health care system composed of six outstanding hospitals—Palmetto Health Richland, Palmetto Health Baptist, Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge, Palmetto Health Heart Hospital, and Palmetto Health Children's Hospital in Columbia and, in a joint venture with Greenville Hospital System, Baptist Easley Hospital in Pickens County. Palmetto Health hospitals are among the finest in the state, combining advanced technology and treatment, a wonderfully diverse and experienced staff, and compassionate care to meet our community's health care needs.

About the University of South Carolina School of Medicine The School of Medicine's basic science campus consists of fully renovated historic buildings and is located four miles from the Columbia campus of the University of South Carolina. The complex provides teaching and research facilities that are unparalleled nationally. Most clinical departments are located on the Richland campus in central Columbia. Affiliated hospitals are Palmetto Health (Palmetto Health Richland and Palmetto Health Baptist), the Dorn Veterans Administration Medical Center, the Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center and facilities of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health. In 1991 the School of Medicine's affiliation with the Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center was enhanced to provide the opportunity for completion of core third-and fourth-year clerkships and rotations in Greenville. Also in 1991, the first of a growing network of Rural Primary Care Centers was opened in Winnsboro, South Carolina. These centers enable medical students to train alongside students from the University's other health professional degree programs in real-life rural practice settings. The University of South Carolina School of Medicine has become a national leader in primary care medical education. The School of Medicine also collaborates closely with state agencies involved in health service delivery, sponsors research focused primarily on South Carolina's health care needs, and provides a wide range of clinical care services to South Carolinians.

4 About the University of South Carolina The University of South Carolina is home to more than 200 years of history and tradition, rising from a single building in 1805 on what would become the heart of the campus, the Horseshoe. The University of South Carolina is a rising star in higher education. What's behind the momentum? • New Innovista research district—a $250-million investment to create high paying jobs, solve problems, and better society. Learn more at http://www.innovista.sc.edu/ • The new $22-million Arnold School of Public Health Research Center, a catalyst for leading research on childhood obesity, cancer, health disparities, and environmental threats • The nation's only National Science Foundation-funded Fuel Cell Research Center, and a major research push to build energy independence through alternative energy sources • Number one rankings for international business and exercise science programs (U.S. News & World Report and Academic Analytics) • Highest research designation from the Carnegie Foundation—the only university in South Carolina to receive this top rating

About Columbia, SC A highlight of our residency program is our exceptional location. Columbia combines the gracious living of its past with the excitement of the New South. It is a city where steel and glass structures rub shoulders with stately homes and turn-of-the-century warehouses that now serve as modern offices; where the friendly nature of its residents is matched only by its welcoming climate. One of the first planned cities in America, Columbia is a community that's easy to get to know, easy to love. It's also a very livable city. Housing prices are well below the national average, making home ownership very affordable. There are many attractive apartment complexes that offer the amenities of swimming pools and tennis courts without the upkeep. For those with children, Columbia offers award-winning public and private primary and secondary schools. Columbia also boasts a nationally recognized technical college, and several colleges and universities in addition to the University of South Carolina. A diverse local economy creates employment opportunities for spouses.

5 Here you'll find both big-city variety and quaint, local offerings. In addition to suburban malls, Columbia is home to more intimate, local shopping and entertainment districts. The Five Points area near the University of South Carolina is a thriving village of shops, night life, dining and residences. The Congaree Vista is a historic downtown warehouse district that has undergone a renaissance and is now home to an eclectic mix of restaurants, night clubs, antique shops, art galleries and offices. Columbia's moderate climate is ideal for outdoors enthusiasts. Sports like tennis, golf, roller blading, biking and running can be enjoyed year-round. Lake Murray, with its 500-mile shoreline, is located minutes from the hospitals, providing immediate access to boating, fishing, skiing and swimming. There's hiking at the Congaree Swamp National Monument and a number of state parks. You can canoe and kayak on any of the three rivers that converge in the city. Another favorite destination is Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, among the top 10 zoos in the country. There also are many league teams for baseball, bowling, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. For those who enjoy spectator sports, Division I college sports are played by the University of South Carolina's Gamecocks. Living in Columbia, South Carolina means experiencing a beautiful city convenient to the Blue Ridge Mountains and spectacular beaches. The weather, though ‘Famously Hot’ in the summer, is usually a pleasure year-round and something is always in bloom. Geographically located in the center of South Carolina, Columbia is the state capital and home to many amenities. The popular city is known for its attractive, active lifestyle, affordable cost of living and welcoming spirit. Palmetto Health wants to be the first to welcome you to Columbia.

6 Post-Graduate Physician Opportunities After residency we welcome you to join our medical Staff. Our teamwork and professionalism provide patients and families with the highest quality advanced care, cutting-edge technology, education and the hope they deserve. Here you will discover an environment that emphasizes innovation, a commitment to excellence, a partnership with a large academic center, and the region's largest network of skilled primary care physicians and specialists. This is a place where your experience and passion for delivering quality health care make a difference for patients and their families. We employ physicians in many different capacities and specialties including our Physician Practice network, as well as geriatric services and psychiatric intensivists. Our Palmetto Health Practice network provides excellent, patient-centered care for the Midlands of South Carolina. Currently, the Physician Practice Network includes 26 physician practices including 10 primary care practices and 16 practices with varying specialties. We currently employ more than 125 physicians who are exemplary of the quality services provided by the Palmetto Health. Palmetto Health Physician Practice Network continues to expand by seeking providers who are qualified, residency-trained and are Board Certified/Eligible. Palmetto Health is one of the largest healthcare systems in South Carolina and is among Modern Healthcare's Top 100 Best Places to Work. This organization is committed to growing and developing employees to reach their highest potentials. We are able to offer employed physicians a competitive base salary, opportunity for bonuses and excellent benefit and retirement packages, as well as continuing medical education opportunities and relocation allowances. Palmetto Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about our Physician Opportunities, please email [email protected].

7 Things to See and Do

Arts and Culture If you're looking for arts and culture, Columbia has it all. Numerous art and history museums house internationally recognized collections. A variety of theatrical, dance and musical offerings can be experienced at The Koger Center for the Arts, the Colonial Life Arena, Township Auditorium and the nearby Newberry Opera House. • Columbia Museum of Art • South Carolina State Museum • EdVenture Children's Museum • Town Theatre • Workshop Theatre • Trustus Theatre • Columbia Marionette Theatre • Historic Columbia Foundation • South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra • Columbia City Ballet

Sports Sports fans can take in any number of spectator sports in Columbia. Williams-Brice Stadium is home to the University of South Carolina Gamecock football team. For a complete listing of sporting events, click here: http://www.columbiacvb.com/things-to-do/sports- outdoors/ • University of South Carolina Sports • Blowfish (Baseball) • Carolina Marathon • Clemson University Sports

8 Recreation Parks with tennis courts and playgrounds, public and private clubs, and more than a dozen golf courses are available throughout the community. Hunting and fishing are popular in the outlying areas of the city. Weekend afternoons find families taking in the sounds of outdoor concerts in downtown 17-acre Finlay Park or jogging, biking or walking on paths that stretch through nearby Riverfront Park. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, popular among locals and out-of-towners alike, is ranked in the Top 10 in the nation and rests upon the banks of the Saluda River.

The Water is Fine! Only 10 minutes northwest of our city is Lake Murray. Recognized as one of the nation's top large-mouth bass fishing spots, Lake Murray delights residents and visitors along nearly 526 miles of shoreline. There are several parks and restaurants on the lake. In the summer months, the lake boasts boating, skiing, sailing, jet-skiing and sunbathing. This popular attraction just can't be beat for a quick and inexpensive afternoon or weekend!

Faith and Devotion Almost every religious denomination is represented in Columbia. Large and small congregations offer worship opportunities and sponsor a diverse variety of benevolent services for our community's well-being. • Columbia Churches • Lexington Churches

9 Nearby Destinations • Historic Charleston (Two-hour drive) • Myrtle Beach (Two-or-more-hour drive) • Blue Ridge Mountains and Parkway (Two-or-more-hour drive) • Congaree National Park (40-minute drive) • Charlotte (One-hour drive) • Atlanta (Three-hour drive) • Hilton Head Island (Two-hour drive) • Savannah (Three-hour drive)

Education

Columbia is home to the University of South Carolina, a leading graduate research institution including schools of medicine, nursing and public health. Nine other degree-granting colleges and universities are located here, including Midlands Technical College, the largest in the state. More than 130 public and 70 private schools for all grades are in Richland and Lexington counties, the two counties in the Columbia metropolitan area. • University of South Carolina • Columbia International University • The Medical University of • Newberry College South Carolina • Allen University • Midlands Technical College • South Carolina State University • SC Department of Education • Benedict College • Columbia College • Clemson University There are 116 K-12 schools in Columbia, SC, including 84 public schools and 32 private schools. Columbia public schools belong to six districts: Lexington 5 School District, Palmetto Unified School District, Richland 1 School District, Richland 2 School District, SC Department of Juvenile Justice School District and SC Public Charter School District. Columbia has 84 elementary schools, 39 middle schools, 35 high schools and 148 preschools. Columbia and Lexington School Districts • Lexington-Richland 5 • Palmetto Unified • Richland 1 • Richland 2 • Lexington 2 • SC Public Charter School District

10 Child Care Palmetto Health employees receive a 10 percent discount in child care costs from the Sunshine House Learning Academy. For more information, click here.

Housing

Moving to our area? Need an apartment? Want to buy? Whatever your preference in living quarters, you will find it here. And the best part? Housing in our area is quite affordable. Older homes are nestled in such downtown neighborhoods as Shandon and Forest Acres, while newer, younger neighborhoods continue to expand in the suburban areas of Irmo, Lexington, Northeast Columbia and on Lake Murray. For additional housing information click the links below. Local Realtors • Coldwell Banker • Russell & Jeffcoat Realtors • SC Homes & Land Realty National Home/Apartment Finders • Realtor.com • Homeseekers.com • Excite Home/Apartment Search • Apartments.com

11 Relocation Tools

Relocation Assistance • Moving Calculator (estimates moving costs in different cities) • Cost of Living Calculator (compares cost of living in US cities) • Local Relocation Services

Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles • 1630 Shop Rd., Columbia, SC 29201 • 228 Oneil Ct., Columbia, SC 29223

Local Utilities • South Carolina Electric & Gas • Mid Carolina Electric Cooperative • City of Columbia - Water Service

Moving Companies • U-Haul • Two Men and A Truck • Global Van Lines • Mayflower Moving • United Van Lines • Atlas Van Lines • Allied Van Lines

12 Wellness and Fitness

YMCA All Palmetto Health team members receive special rates on all YMCA of Columbia membership levels, and a special discount of $7 per pay period is available for team members to access either of the Y-Express sites on the Richland and Baptist campuses. Taking advantage of both Y-Express sites and a downtown YMCA membership is only $12.50 per pay period.

Strom Thurmond Wellness Center at USC The Strom Thurmond Wellness Center on the USC campus requires a USC ID and offers a discounted membership fee. Full-time residents and physicians are welcome to the facility. A faculty/staff membership application can be obtained through the GME office and should be completed. Membership fees for faculty and staff are $20 per month. Residents can visit the business desk Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Cash or credit cards are accepted, and a valid USC School of Medicine ID badge must be presented.

Solomon Blatt Physical Education Center at USC There is no charge to use the Blatt PE Center unless you bring a guest, in which case a small fee is requested. Call 803-777-5261 for more information about fees. A USC ID is required.

E-Care Sometimes life can be a bit overwhelming during initial transition. Reaching out to friends or family may not always provide you with all the help you need. This is the reason the Palmetto Health Pastoral Counseling Center created the E-CARE Program. E-Care provides employee counseling, assessment, referral and education services for Palmetto Health team members (Five free, confidential visits for employees and/or immediate family).

13 Reading Resources

Staying Human During Residency Training – How to Survive and Thrive after Medical School, Allan D. Peterkin, MD Surviving Residency A Medical Spouse Guide to Embracing the Training Years, Kristen M. Math The Medical Marriage–Sustaining Healthy Relationships for Physicians and their Families, Wayne M. Sotile, PhD, Mary O. Sotile, MA, Foreword by Michael Myers, MD The Physician’s Guide to Personal Finance, Dr. Jeff Steiner The Physician’s Guide–Evaluating Employment Opportunities and Avoiding Contractual Pitfalls,Thomas Crawford, CEO, MBA The Physician’s Guide to the Business of Medicine: Dreams and Realities, Jeffrey T. Gorke, MBA

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