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Second Years Revamp Wellness Committee to Reach More Students
This year, the committee will add doughnuts and coffee stations seven times a year, based on the weeks of big tests for first- and second-year students.
Its also writing a column in the MedCat student newsletter with wellness tips, taking inspiration from the World Health Organizations definition of health"a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not just the absence of sickness or frailty.
"Its easy to lose sight of the important things, like adequate sleep and proper nutrition, because youre so focused on needing to study so many hours of the day, says Kreiselman. "We want to remind students that its OK to step away from studyingjust for an hour or soto do those things.
Learn more about the UC College of Medicine Student Wellness Committee online.
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