Wellness, Well Yes!
Wellness sessions by MCQ are available free of charge to all users, regardless of their subscription level. Now, you may ask yourself, “Why would they do that?” The better question might be, why are we the first (and perhaps only) website to do so? Success and wellness are intertwined, and the data is clear on this. The stakes are even higher in professional programs such as medical school. The intense academic environment created by the overwhelming curriculum, grades, and board exam pressure for landing residency programs (although partially alleviated by P/F curricula, in some programs, and P/F board exams), and a feeling like you aren’t in control of any part of your life, are all stressors to name a few. So it is not surprising that even though exceptional students enter the arena of medical school with higher than average mental health, once in medical school, this rapidly deteriorates. And while schools are attempting to address this, many fall short, only having resources in place that will satisfy accrediting bodies on a superficial level. But if you ask most students who are in a mental health crisis during their medical school tenure why they did not use the resources at their specific programs, the primary response is fear. They fear a lack of anonymity; they fear a black mark on their records, which could prevent them from obtaining a residency or even practicing medicine. While the schools are working within a broken system where physicians themselves fear getting mental health help and utilizing resources, we can’t keep ignoring the problem. Although we're not a counseling service, we're committed to helping you reduce stress and increase your overall wellness. Best of all, we aren't your school, so the fear is gone. To achieve this, we will host events where you feel heard, and you'll learn practical ways to manage your stress and boost your overall wellness. Sleep, exercise, and making better food choices (we don't even have to call it healthy eating, yet) are just a few simple methods to help you be the best and healthiest version of yourself during the most challenging period of your life (thus far, anyway).
All events are listed on our Events and Lectures page under the ‘Resources tab’. You may filter the events by wellness, advising sessions, or lectures. These items will also populate the 'My Wellness' line under the 'My Profile' tab on the homepage. While all wellness sessions are free for all users, other events may be hosted for users with certain subscription levels. We will record all sessions so that all users can watch asynchronously. We currently lack the resources to host live groups exceeding 100 people, but we’re working to increase this capacity as soon as possible. Additionally, we will be posting articles on our 'Blogs' and 'Articles' page, which can also be found on the Resources tab.