UTRGV School of Medicine Wellness Podcast

Take a listen to life hacks curated over the course of four wonderful years by the founder of our wellness committee!

Achieving just the right balance in life/work/school can be a daunting task in and of itself. Take a listen to see how two of our medical students juggle this age old conundrum.

1.  Work Life Balance - How to regain control

2.  9 Practical Ways to Achieve Balance

You can also discuss this with our wonderful counselor Valerie Rivera :)

The definition of success is different for every person. How we view our success changes and evolves throughout the course of our life. How does it change when life happens? We have the opportunity to discuss one of our students personal journeys and how she now thrives. 

Helpful Links:

Some thoughts on grief and loss

Navigating Loss

When your path takes a turn

Everyone in medical school struggles and not every path is a straight line. Join us as we discuss setbacks along our journey to becoming physicians and learn how to overcome when your path bends.

Additional links:

1.  https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20160316-the-hidden-psychology-of-failure

2.  https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/fear-of-failure.htm

Some students may feel overwhelmed when coming to medical school. In this episode, we discuss issues that may arise during your first year and what you can to establish and embrace your new environment. 

Additional links: What first year students can expect

To learn more about overcoming the imposter in us all take a peek at these resources.

Books:

Books written by psychologists and career coaches on imposter syndrome

5 books to read if you're struggling with imposter syndrome 

Articles:

A-Z of Imposter Syndrome

The Imposter Phenomenon

Expectations, Transitions and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

10 Steps You Can Use to Overcome Imposter Syndrome 

5 Different Types of Imposter Syndrome 

Podcasts/Videos:

Ted Talk Casey Brown: Know Your Worth & then ask for it

Ted Talk: Dena Simmons How Students of Color Confront Imposter Syndrome

Podcast: Jenna Kutcher Imposter Syndrome

What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it?

Figure out your own imposter syndrome type: used during drop-in

https://insights.dice.com/2019/07/31/imposter-syndrome-flowchart/

Medical school can have a rough beginning for some of our students. How can we get off to the right start? This episode addresses the differences between mental health and illness as well as tips to get off to a great start in med school.