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Medical Student Health Promotion: The Increasing Role of Medical Schools

Academic Psychiatry volume 32, pages 65–68 (2008)Cite this article

Abstract

Objective

The author proposes courses of action for medical schools to increase positive health promotion among medical students.

Method

This article will review the current literature on medical student health care. Strategies of action for medical schools are proposed for increasing student wellness.

Results

Medical schools can positively influence medical student well-being. Many options, ranging from expansive program changes to simple cost-effective initiatives allow medical schools to promote student wellness.

Conclusion

Action now bymedical schools to create a learning environment where positive self-care is valued could enhance the personal well-being of medical students now and begin a movement toward improved personal health care for physicians in the future.

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Estabrook, K. Medical Student Health Promotion: The Increasing Role of Medical Schools. Acad Psychiatry 32, 65–68 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ap.32.1.65

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Keywords

  • Medical School
  • Medical Student
  • Academic Psychiatry
  • Health Habit
  • Woman Physician