In 2019, the UNC School of Medicine released “Forward Together” a strategic plan meant to guide the institution through the next five years and move us closer to our goal of becoming the nation’s leading public school of medicine. Forward Together was designed to build upon the School of Medicine’s many strengths, with focused investment … Read more
FREE WEBINAR - REGISTER NOW Designing Better Courses: Blending the Best of Pre- and Post-Pandemic Pedagogy 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT, July 21, 2021 If you are interested, please register as we will provide all registrants with access to the webinar recording. COVID-19 has changed life as we know it, higher education being no exception. … Read more
Well-being Webinars are offered almost every Friday by the UNC SOM Well-being Program. There is no limit on attendance for these webinars. The webinar schedule for 2021 is below. Find the date and topic you are interested in and register via its corresponding link. These offerings are recorded and available for later viewing. Title … Read more
Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rdO2qrzkqGdUfVObu3xiXIs5EnqtuT74Z After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you are unable to attend the event, it will be recorded and stored on our Workshop Recordings page. Description Health professionals require skills and attitudes beyond medical knowledge and pre-clerkship faculty play an early … Read more
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the delivery of health care services worldwide, forcing difficult choices on health professionals and laying bare many pre-existing health, medical, and public health sector frailties. A fourth wave of the pandemic, driven by the Delta variant, extreme shortages of key resources have again brought the necessity of crisis standards of care … Read more
| Mindfulness for Wellbeing | Paula Huffman BS, RN, ERYT Description: Mindfulness practice develops a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique. This brief workshop focuses on mindfulness for overall health and wellbeing. Bio: Paula … Read more
Description: The Summit will address three important and related topics specific to mental health at Carolina: Campus Culture, Crisis Services, and Prevention. Each session will be led by thought leaders on our campus who will share best practices from their respective fields on the topic. Although the summit is virtual, we will invite engagement with … Read more
| Wellness Resources at UNC/Mental Health 1st Aid | Nadia Charguia, MD Description: Dr. Charguia will provide an overview of wellbeing resources available through UNC Health and the UNC Department of Psychiatry. She will review a number of self-help resources, crisis support services, and personal care resources. She will also give a brief overview what … Read more
| Tai Chi for Energetic Balance | Jay Dunbar, PhD Description: Dr. Dunbar will provide a brief overview of tai chi practice and how a tai chi practice can benefit wellness. He will then lead a tai chi practice. He will be available for a few minutes at the end to address any questions. Bio: … Read more
| Yoga for Restoring Body and Mind | Laura Terry, PT, E-RYT Description: Laura will provide a brief overview of yoga practice, the mind/body connection, and how yoga can help with stress, burnout and other physical and emotional concerns. She will then lead a gentle/accessible practice for 30 minutes. She will be available for a … Read more