UTRGV School of Medicine Wellness Podcast

Cristel Escalona
  • 4.7 (3)
  • Mental Health

Medical school is filled with overwhelming challenges that sometimes feels impossible to conquer. The purpose of this podcast is openly discuss stigmas associated with mental health, validate thoughts and emotions, and to promote the wellbeing of our students by helping them incorporate lifelong healthy habits that will transform them into effective healers.

  1. 02/20/2023

    Adversity... Resiliency... and talking to God

    Samuel Owusu-Mireku an MS2 speaks to his adjustment during his first year. He is absolutely amazing and we get to hear how he overcame early struggles and how life has changed in his second year.

  2. 02/08/2023

    BONUS Episode: Just Breathe...

    Take a quick listen to an amazing work by our very own SOM SGA president!  If you are worried about yourself or any of your peers please do not hesitate to reach out. Our wellness department now has 2 counselors dedicated exclusively to helping you on your journey here with us. For more information about scheduling your first appointment, email us at somwellness@utrgv.edu.  We also offer Lifeworks to every single one of our students free of charge that gives you counseling support via text, phone, or video 24/7 If you or a fellow classmate are in crisis don't forget about the crisis line.  Thank you for listening!

  3. 02/07/2023

    Conserving the Basics

    We always harp on the fact that as a human you need self care. We find it easy to eat something unhealthy because it is easier or not sleep because you need the extra study time. Let's listen to one of our students who knows and understands that the foundation (eating, sleeping, and exercise) is essential on his path of becoming an excellent physician.

  4. 08/30/2022

    Military Medicine

    For those who are interested in serving and pursuing medicine.

  5. 06/08/2022

    When the Road is not clear

    As a medical student, sometimes your specialty choice can be a difficult decision. Listen to how two of our medical students navigate this particular conundrum.  1. Getting Unstuck 2. What your specialty says about you...

  6. 05/18/2022

    Foundations

    One of our RGV grads shares on her journey through medical school as she prepares for her exciting residency at Harvard Med.

  7. 03/09/2022

    Student Takeover : Ask Me Anything!

    Take a listen to our outstanding MS1's as they ask our wellness expert questions and conundrums that can be encountered in medical education.

  8. 02/16/2022

    It's the journey...

    1.  What if you don't match 2. The MATCH explained 3. What happens when you don't MATCH 4.  Am I worth it?

    It's the journey...
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Medical school is filled with overwhelming challenges that sometimes feels impossible to conquer. The purpose of this podcast is openly discuss stigmas associated with mental health, validate thoughts and emotions, and to promote the wellbeing of our students by helping them incorporate lifelong healthy habits that will transform them into effective healers.

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