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.

Academic & Career

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.