Principles of Wellness
At the Perelman School of Medicine, wellness is defined as a dynamic and ongoing process involving self-awareness and healthy choices resulting in a successful, balanced lifestyle.
The goals of our wellness program are to:
- Enable a medical school experience of growth and professional maturation
- Promote medical student wellness as a means of supporting and sustaining an inclusive medical school community
- Foster self-care as a critical element of physician professionalism
Wellness Initiatives
Our program comprises five key elements of our students' overall health and well-being.
Emotional & Spiritual
Understanding and coping with feelings; enhancing a sense of meaning.
Intellectual
Expanding knowledge, skills, and creativity.
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Managing the stress of academic performance and career decisions.
Social
Creating positive connections and relationships with others.
Physical
Developing habits of eating, rest, and exercise to sustain health.