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Former U.S. Surgeon general Vivek Murthy, MD
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Surgeon general: Med students can help drive solutions to burnout

Vivek Murthy, MD, says the culture of medicine needs to change. Medical students can provide leadership in that effort.

Medical Student Health
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1 in 4 med students around the world shows depression signs

Researchers pooled data from nearly 50 countries that show the problem’s global scale problem and the need for prevention and better care access.

Medical Student Health
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Physicians see positive role for spirituality in medicine

The AMA backs patient access to spiritual care, one of several new policies patients should know about.

Public Health
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How med students avoid burnout

With physician and student burnout on the rise, medical students gathered to discuss preventing burnout during training.

Medical Student Health
Student reviews information on computer in library.
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Med school lends an ear to those at risk of suicide

Worries about stigma and career impact discourage physicians from seeking mental health services. One medical school combines a variety of approaches aimed at lowering the risk of suicide among med students.

Medical Student Health
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Building emotional intelligence in medical trainees

One medical school is helping students to understand more about their emotions to support well-being. This emotional intelligence allows medical trainees to learn when and how to use inherent skills.

Medical Student Health
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Using comic books in med school: A creative way to teach

One med school professor uses comic books to teach students to reflect on the experience of becoming a physician. He explains graphic novels help them concentrate and observe how a doctor interacts with patients.

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Physician created artwork to handle burnout.
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Art therapy helps med students see themselves in new ways

Making masks is part of the curriculum for students at one med school. Art therapy promotes self-exploration as a way to improve interaction with patients. It also reduces physician burnout.

Medical Student Health
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Dedicated mentorship program supports med students

Rather than leaving med school students to find a mentor, Stanford created the Educators 4 Care program. A dedicated mentor is assigned 5 – 6 students for duration of med school. Result is a community atmosphere to support students.

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