Developing a culture of wellness during medical school
July 16, 2019 American Medical Association
This episode of the American Medical Association’s Making the Rounds podcast features Dr. John P. Fogarty, dean of the Florida State University College of Medicine. Dr. Fogarty shares how a medical student suicide led to greater efforts to create a wellness-promoting culture.
Topics
Psychologically safe learning Establishing a wellness mindset Organizational wellness
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