Student Assistance
Message from the Vice Dean
Dr. Patricia Houston,
Vice Dean, MD Program
Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.
These are words penned by writer and social gerontologist Eleanor Brownn. It’s a sentiment that rings true for people caring for loved ones or helping others solve problems. It also resonates in medical education.
We strive to provide the best learning environment possible for students. That means more than ensuring they know about health and disease through the life cycle and how to perform a physical exam. It also means making sure we’re supporting their wellbeing and success.
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Respecting MD Students: It’s Not a Choice
When you were in training did your supervisor or attending physician ever ask you to run an errand, maybe pick up dinner when it was busy? Perhaps a senior resident commented on how you looked or put you in your place in front of others? Or maybe you saw a colleague receive an inappropriate gender- or race-related comment.