Each year, residents are taken out of their clinic and rotation responsibilities to spend a day together at a retreat arranged and hosted by the chief residents. The retreat is a great way for residents to get to know each other and to develop relationships. It is often one of the few times all residents can come together and is a favorite event. 

The annual department holiday party is held in December at various locations in the Lexington area. Faculty, fellows, residents, staff, and guests are invited.

The department also hosts an annual summer picnic to kick off the new academic year.