Le Well HPE Upcoming Events

“Choose happiness.” 

^{Amanda Kahn with a journal at the start of the Happiness Journal session 7/24/2024}

The Office of Le Well, led by Drs.

With instructions, encouragement, and materials generously provided by Dr.

Students had just returned from a week-long break and the long holiday weekend, and they were seriously busy studying for an exam the next day.  Nevertheless, the arrival of Locopops and a friendly dog (courtesy of Pet Partners, whose organizer and champion Judi came through with her lovely dog) were met with enthusiastic and gracious students, faculty (and another lovely dog and adorable children!) and staff at the PA Program Building. 

Excellence in Professionalism Award

Melanie Bonner, PhD
Professor in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Assistant Dean of Student Services in the School of Medicine
 
The Excellence in Professionalism Award recognizes a faculty member who exemplifies professionalism and personifies Duke’s guiding principles of respect, trustworthiness, diversity, teamwork, and learning.

… But though I have wept and fasted, wept and prayed,

Though I have seen my head (grown slightly bald) brought in upon a platter,

I am no prophet — and here’s no great matter;

 

For those who could not join us, here is a summary of the event!

THE STORIES PROJECT: HUMANITY IN EVERYDAY CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS 

 May 1, 2024 5-7 p.m. with DINNER*

Sixth Floor, Trent Semans Center for Health Education

The Office of Learning Environment and Wellbeing will launch a pilot project to investigate the feasibility and impact of a cross-disciplinary peer support program on connectedness, burnout, and wellness for students in health professions education programs. 

LE WELL was pleased to host a special Wednesday wellness workshop on the patio outside the interprofessional education building on April 24.  Students from health professions programs enjoyed popsicles from Locopops and had the opportunity to spend time socializing with each other and with dogs and their owners graciously provided by Pet Partners. 

 

Special thanks to Dr. Melanie Bonner for making this event possible!  Best wishes to all of our students in their studies and endeavors.

Spearheaded by Dr. Nancy Knudsen, former Associate Dean of the Learning Environment and Well-Being, Dr. William Bynum, and medical student Franz Belz, along with faculty members and students representing all of the Health Profession Education programs, a survey about mental health and wellness was developed and disseminated in early 2022.