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Our media hub connects Brown's biomedical community to tips and resources for well-being.
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Our media hub connects Brown's biomedical community to tips and resources for well-being.
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Health and Wellness
Registration Is Now Open for the Physician Well-Being Symposium
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.
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.
Being Spotlight: Reforming Mental Health Questions in Healthcare Credentialing
The March 2025 issue of Being features a Spotlight on reforming mental health questions in healthcare credentialing in an interview with Jessica Seth, Director of Medical Staff Services at Brown University Health
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.
Dr Holder Guest Edits March 2025 Issue of Rhode Island Medical Journal
We are excited to share that with her colleague, Lauren Allister, MD, Dr Kelly Holder guest edited the March 2025 special issue of the Rhode Island Medical Journal, "Well-Being in Medicine."
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.
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
Call for Presentations: 2nd Annual Physician Well-Being Symposium
The 2nd Annual Physician Well-Being Symposium will be held at The Warren Alpert Medical School on April 30, 2025. The application deadline to present at the symposium is February 24, 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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!