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

A list of resources for medical students compiled by the Wellness Committee.
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Support for students

Finding help and managing stress in medical school

Mental Health Support

I need therapy right now:
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CAPS, Wellconnect (code: UVMCOM)

Mental Health Protocol (PDF)

For emergencies, call 9-1-1

I want to establish care with a therapist in Burlington:
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CAPS, WellConnect, VT Counseling Network, or reach out to lee.rosen@med.uvm.edu

I want to establish care with a therapist in CT:
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CAPS or reach out to lee.rosen@med.uvm.edu

I need more information on meditation to help manage stress:
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LCOM students recommend the following Meditation apps: 

Also, students recommend this meditation guide (PDF) that was written specifically for medical students, created by Lee Rosen, Ph.D (Director of Student Well-Being) and Collin York, M.D. '20.

I am feeling stressed out by finances:
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Contact ryan.gates@med.uvm.edu or sign up for an appointment.

I need more information on cultural resources:
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UVM Cultural Resource Guide

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Academic Resources

Who to contact for help with academic concerns at LCOM.

Academics

I need to delay an exam, who do I talk to?
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You can request an exam delay through Oasis in the Academic History tab. If you have questions, contact  karen.george@med.uvm.edu or lee.rosen@med.uvm.edu.

How do I fit wellness into my schedule/maintain my wellness/wellness in med school?
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Contact leigh.holterman@med.uvm.edu or lee.rosen@med.uvm.edu.

My mental health is getting in the way of my academics, what do I do?
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Contact Lee Rosen (Appointment sign-up link) or contact timothy.m.moynihan@med.uvm.edu.

What learning resources are available to me? How can I connect with them?
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I need to miss class for an appointment or a health issue (including mental health)- what do I do?
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  • Submit an excused absence request through Oasis. Your reason can be as detailed or as vague as you need it to be, but should reference the criteria in the Attendance Policies listed in the Student Handbook (the Foundations Attendance Policy and the Clerkship Attendance Policy and
  • If an M1 or M2: Contact Course Director to determine next steps. Expect to make-up missed material. OR, if in clerkships: Message your attending or team for the day to let them know you will be absent.
I am part of an underrepresented group in medicine-where Can I find a faculty mentor?
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Overall Wellness Resources

Resources to stay active, mindful, and healthy

UVM, Burlington, and Beyond

Where can I go to the gym?
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Where can I practice yoga/meditation?
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Where can I join a sports team?
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  • Check out UVM IM Leagues
  • Join a sports SIG (soccer, hockey, running, yoga, etc)- or create a new one!
  • Check local social media groups for information on leagues outside of UVM
Where can I get outside?
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Where can I do work off-campus?
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Where can I access free/reduced cost food?
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Where can I get help with employment?
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