An unhealthy person is not as efficient or effective as a healthy person. The same is true for an unhealthy physician.
Medical students, like physicians can become unhealthy
The Office of Student Success Programs supports a number of programs to help in these areas. Many of the programs are listed on the links above. In addition, a number of staff has experience and expertise in advising. We can support you in some of these areas. We can also refer you to outside resources.
Reading Material
Physician Depression by Sandra L. Frazier, MD,
UAB Synopsis, Vol. 28, No. 42, November 9, 2009
Contact srsmith@uab.edu
