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Latest from the Well-Being Program

Join Dr. Kelly Holder and the Office of Well-Being for a transformational educational experience that tackles one of healthcare's most pressing challenges: burnout, featuring guest speakers, Drs. Darshan Mehta and Mick Krasner.
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Being | March 2025 | Issue 8

Our March 2025 newsletter is now available! This issue's theme is 'Navigating Life’s Uncertainties' with a poem by Langston Hughes and a spotlight on Reforming Mental Health Questions in Healthcare Credentialing.
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Well-Being Mini-Grant Flooded with Applicants

Due to the volume of applications received before the deadline, we have closed the Well-Being Mini-Grant Program for this cycle. We are thrilled by the enthusiasm and innovative proposals aimed at improving well-being culture, fostering collaboration, and driving positive change within the Division of Biology & Medicine. Thank you to everyone who applied! Stay tuned for updates on funded projects and future opportunities.
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Being | February 2025 | Issue 7

Our February 2025 newsletter is now available! This issue's theme is 'Self-Love' with a poem by Pauli Murray and a spotlight on the upcoming Physician Well-Being Symposium.
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Med^2 Hosts Pre-Exam Meditation

Recently, Med^2 hosted pre-exam meditations before the Brain Sciences and GI exams. To learn more about their programs and pre-exam meditations please email amsmeditation@brown.edu
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Lunch & Be | January 2025 | Barry Brown: Guitar Workshop

The Lunch & Be series aims to engage students and faculty/staff in different art practices co-led by artists from the community, whether it be through movement, music listening, observing art, or writing activities. January's session was lead by Barry Brown, a performer, guitar teacher, workshop facilitator, and composer.
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Sports Nutrition Talk with Chef Poyourow

Sports Medicine Interest Group and the Office of Well-Being hosted a talk by Chef Poyourow on sports nutrition! He shared how to implement healthy eating principles into your daily life and ways to save time and money.
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Well-Being & Storytelling with Dr. Jessi Gold

Last Thursday, Dr. Jessi Gold, author of the national bestselling book How Do You Feel?, met with students for intimate and illuminating conversation where she shared powerful insights into maintaining well-being, particularly in challenging environments like medical education. Students brought questions and Dr. Gold brought her expertise and compassionate approach to interactive dialogue.
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Med^2 Hosts Pre-Exam Hot Yoga

Last Sunday, ahead of exams, Med^2 hosted a hot yoga class at Providence Power Yoga Studio. The hot yoga class saw all 4 classes, MD26-28 represented! Watch out for future Med^2 yoga sessions!