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 in our students

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