Well, Well, Well…

In the Failure Share Series, our special guests share a past setback or failure, how they overcame it, and what they have learned about themselves and the world around them through that experience. In this fourth installment of the series, Dr. Siker shares about her decision to take a leave of absence during her M2 year and how this time away from Med Ed ended up benefiting her, personally and pro...

The "Wellness Toolbox Series" includes a variety of guided meditation, visualizations, and mindful breathing exercises. Enjoy and be well! Wellness Dimensions Covered: Mental/Emotional Health Ideas for the podcast? Email Kerri at kcorcoran@mcw.edu! 

In this episode, we share strategies for coping with the uncertainty leading up to Match Day, information about the SOAP process, and resources and support available if Match Day does not turn out as you had hoped. Best of luck to all of our M4s! Enjoy and be well! Special Guests: Dr. Nai-Fen Su (naifensu@mcw.edu) and Dr. Himanshu Agrawal (hagrawal@mcw.edu) Wellness Dimensions Covered: Mental/Emot...

The "Wellness Toolbox Series" includes a variety of guided meditation and mindful breathing exercises. Enjoy and be well! Wellness Dimensions Covered: Mental/Emotional, Spiritual Have an idea for the podcast? Email Kerri at kcorcoran@mcw.edu!

In the Failure Share Series, our special guests share a past setback or failure, how they overcame it, and what they have learned about themselves and the world around them through that experience. In this third installment of the series, Himanshu shares not one, but two failures! He shares a failure related to the fun side of life, his talent of singing, as well as a failure related to his educat...

In this episode, we learn about self-compassion and the necessity of it. Dr. Moser leads us through four separate practices of mindful self-compassion (How Would You Treat A Friend Reflection, Stop Practice, Soothing Touch, and Compassion with Equanimity). Enjoy and be well! Special Guest: Dr. Barbara Moser (barbara@compassionmke.com) Wellness Dimensions Covered: Occupational, Mental/Emotional, an...

In this episode, Anna, from our Office of Career Services, shares information about the upcoming Student Health Sciences Conference; what to expect from sessions, what is included related to the world of wellness, and how to register. MCW students, do not miss this opportunity! Enjoy and be well!  Special Guest: Anna Michaels (anmichaels@mcw.edu)  Wellness Dimensions Covered: Physical, S...

In the Failure Share Series, our special guests share a past setback or failure, how they overcame it, and what they have learned about themselves and the world around them through that experience. In this next episode of the Failure Share Series, Dr. Michelle Riehle graciously shares her story of discovering data errors after an article had already been submitted for review, what she did next, wh...

Medical student, Bre so graciously shares her story of navigating her premed years and M1 year with a stutter; the challenges and stigma she's faced and how she has embraced the challenge and overcome it. Enjoy and be well! Special Guest: Breanna Palmen (M1, MKE Campus) (bpalmen@mcw.edu) Wellness Dimensions Covered: Emotional/Mental, Intellectual, Occupational, Physical 

The "Wellness Toolbox Series" includes a variety of guided meditation and mindful breathing exercises. Enjoy and be well! Wellness Dimensions Covered: Mental/Emotional, Spiritual Have an idea for the podcast? Email Kerri at kcorcoran@mcw.edu! 

In this episode, Dr. Cipriano shares with us what cognitive distortions are, why we experience them, and how to effectively challenge them. Enjoy and be well! Special Guest: Dr. David Cipriano (dcipriano@mcw.edu, 414-955-8954) Wellness Dimensions Covered: Mental/Emotional  Additional Resources: To access your Student Assistance Program and Com Psych benefits (ten therapy sessions, at no cost...

In this episode, Dr. Ferguson shares her knowledge on empathy and compassion; discussing differences, the necessity of both, and the importance of cultivating compassion, especially in medicine and other helping professions. Enjoy and be well! Special Guest: Dr. Cassie Ferguson (cferguson@mcw.edu) Wellness Dimensions Covered: Mental/Emotional, Spiritual, Social, Occupational  Additional Resou...

In the Failure Share Series, our special guests share a past setback or failure, how they overcame it, and what they have learned about themselves and the world around them through that experience.  In this first ever episode in the Failure Share Series, Dr. Teresa Patitucci graciously shares her story of not getting into medical school, what she did next, what she learned, and what she hopes...

Kristin Mootz, director of Student Financial Services at MCW, shares her financial wisdom and advice for those students in their first year, continuing, and approaching graduation. Enjoy and be well!  Special Guest: Kristin Mootz, Director of Financial Services at MCW Wellness Dimensions Covered: Physical and Financial Additional Resources: MCW Financial Aid website: https://www.mcw.edu/education/...

In this episode, Dr. Su shares her top tips for preparing for interviewing, whether it be virtual or in-person, and I share strategies related to managing anxiety on interview day. Enjoy and be well! Special Guest: Dr. Nai-Fen Su (Associate Director, Career Services) (naifensu@mcw.edu)  Additional Resources:  Scheduling with Dr. Su: WC Online, https://mcw.mywconline.com/ Wellness Dimensi...

Jean provides an overview of the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity and shares some of her valuable insights on student wellness. Enjoy and be well! Special Guest: Jean Mallett (jmallett@mcw.edu) Wellness Dimensions Covered: Physical, Mental/Emotional, Social

Jenny and I discuss tips, tricks, and considerations regarding nutrition on a budget and on a tight schedule. Enjoy and be well! Special Guest: M1 (Central Wis.) and registered dietician, Jenny Backus (jbackus@mcw.edu) Wellness Dimensions Covered: Physical, Mental/Emotional, Intellectual 

In this episode, Dr. Fritz shares his expansive knowledge on the concept of flourishing and we discuss the overlap and differences with wellness. Enjoy and be well!  Special Guest: Dr. Jeff Fritz, Central WI Campus Medical School (jefritz@mcw.edu) Dimensions of Wellness Covered: Spiritual, Environmental, Social, Physical, Intellectual, Mental/Emotional, Occupational  Additional Resources...

The "Wellness Toolbox Series" includes a variety of guided meditation and mindful breathing exercises. Enjoy and be well! Wellness Dimensions Covered: Mental/Emotional, Spiritual

The "Wellness Toolbox Series" includes a variety of guided meditation and mindful breathing exercises. Enjoy and be well! Wellness Dimensions Covered: Mental/Emotional, Spiritual, and Social  Reference: Draws on a guided meditation created by Sean Fargo, a former Buddhist monk 

In this episode, Sarah graciously shares her story of being diagnosed with dyslexia in her 3rd year of medical school; what she learned, who was helpful, and how she overcame the challenge. Enjoy and be well! Special Guest: Sarah Benett (sbenett@mcw.edu) Dimensions of Wellness Covered: Physical, Intellectual, Mental/Emotional

In this episode, we discuss mental health and wellness stigma which exists specifically in graduate school and within science. We also examine the barriers and strategies for finding that ever-elusive work/life balance. Enjoy and be well! With Special Guest: Chandler McElrath (3rd Year Graduate Student in the Biochemistry Department)  Wellness Dimensions: Mental/Emotional, Social

Brief Introduction