"The physician needs a clear head and a kind heart; his work is arduous and complex, requiring the exercise of the very highest faculties of the mind, while constantly appealing to the emotions and higher feelings." - Sir William Osler
Welcome to the U of MN Medical Student Well-Being Web site!
Your well-being is essential to your future role as a physician. We hope this site will provide you with the information and resources to assist you in promoting your personal well-being in the context of being a professional.
Well-being can be thought of as being related to wellness in various facets of life:
Community: Creating and sustaining healthy relationships, environments and societal welfare.
Emotional: Achieving a personal sense of life satisfaction and being able to experience and manage the wide range of human emotions.
Intellectual: Engaging in the ongoing acquisition and utilization of knowledge and skills.
Physical: Taking responsibility for personal health, maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Professional: Selecting and participating in a career that is meaningful and rewarding.
Spiritual: Finding meaning and purpose in life.
We invite you to use these resources and to let us know if you have suggestions for additional resources
Student Advisory Group (2009-2010):
Julia Davis (MS 2)
Erin Crimmins (MS 4)
Katie Freeman (MS 3)
Marie Hickey (MS 2)
Patricia Hickey (MS 2)
Kate Jacoby (MS 2)
Susie Jepsen (MS 4)
Justin Laube (MS 4)
Richard Levitre (MS 3)
Erin Louks (MS 4)
Davey Martin (MS 3)
Ben Pederson (MS 2)
Hannah Shacter (MS 3)
Faculty Advisor:
Marilyn Becker, PhD, LP
Director of Learner Development
