Student Wellness | Office of Medical Education | The University of Vermont(title)

The UVM Larner College of Medicine recognizes how vital both mental and physical wellbeing are. By providing support and practical strategies to boost student wellness, we create a more enriching learning and teaching environment that benefits our entire community.
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Positive Learning Environment, Personal Growth Opportunities

At Larner, faculty and students collaborate to enhance student life, addressing aspects from extracurricular activities to the curriculum. Offerings include interest groups, weekly yoga, intramural sports, talent shows, and Wellness Committee initiatives.

Student Wellbeing

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At the Larner College of Medicine, we focus on enhancing student wellbeing through accessible resources and programming. We empower students to define their own wellness within a framework of Professionalism, guided by compassion and respect. Our commitment to fostering a collaborative and equitable learning environment supports excellence in patient care, research, and education. We prioritize destigmatizing help-seeking behaviors, enabling students to develop resilience and skills for their medical careers, all while promoting a philosophy of responsive care within the Larner community.

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Wellness Committee

The Wellness Committee is committed to comprehensively promoting the health of fellow students and fostering a campus-wide culture that prioritizes medical student wellbeing, vulnerability, and interconnection.
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Wellness Resources

The Wellness Committee has pulled together a host of resources for medical students and encourages everyone to take advantage of them. Find out more about how to do that!
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Meet with the Director

If you have questions, concerns, or just want to chat, we're here for you! Set up a meeting with Lee Rosen, Ph.D, the Director of Student Well-Being.
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Student Voice

There are many opportunities lead initiatives in matters that are important to you. In the past few years, students have had a large say in curriculum changes, have started new interest groups, implemented new Wellness initiatives, and participated in community-wide events.

Ways Students Have an Active Voice on Campus (and Beyond):

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Meditation for the Medical Student

Medical school requires intense concentration and preparation, which can lead to insecurities and worries about the future, as a physician and in your personal life. Meditation can help foster new strengths and sources of calm for the medical student.

Click here for a detailed meditation resource guide prepared by Larner's Wellness experts (PDF).

Contact Student Wellness

Lee Rosen, Ph.D

Director of Student Wellbeing

Lee.Rosen@med.uvm.edu

Leigh Ann Holterman, Ph.D

Assistant Director of Student Wellbeing • Assistant Professor of Psychology

leigh.holterman@med.uvm.edu