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November 13
November 13
November 20
Say the Hard Things: An Evening with Bestselling Author Jessica Lahey in Recognition of Suicide Prevention Month
Bestselling author Jessica Lahey spoke to a group of students, staff and faculty interested in wellbeing on September 26, 2024, toward the end of National Suicide Prevention Month. Espousing a “deep disdain for euphemisms,” Lahey spent an hour sharing her own personal experiences – ranging from growing up in the secrecy of a family afflicted by disordered alcohol use to confronting her own alcohol use disorder to challenging implicit and explicit consider
LE WELL: Basics of Massage, 9/4/2024
When second-year MD program student Lindsay Riley learned that MD program administrative coordinator Kamara Carpenter not only runs a tight ship with respect to compliance, clinical education and community-building but also is a certified massage therapist with over 20 years of experience, she had an idea. Noting that she had tried in her previous institution to create a massage interest group to receive instruction from local massage therapists, Riley approached Le Well’s Dr.
LE WELL: Happiness Journaling 7/24/2024
“Choose happiness.”
Amanda Kahn with a journal at the start of the Happiness Journal session 7/24/2024
Le Well: Mask Making Workshop 5/22/2024
With instructions, encouragement, and materials generously provided by Dr.
Popsicles and Puppies at the PA Program 5/29/2024
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.
Assistant Dean For Student Services Dr. Melanie Bonner: 2024 Excellence In Professionalism Award Recipient
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.
LE WELL: TRUTHFUL TUESDAY – Interprofessional Imperfection Session
… 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;
The Stories Project: Humanity In Everyday Clinical Encounters (Dinner Included)
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