Commitment to Wellbeing
Personal well-being looks different for everyone. We are committed to supporting students through their personal and professional development while fostering a strong sense of wellbeing. Through focusing on different dimensions of wellbeing, we strive to ensure every student’s journey through medical school is a positive and healthy one.
We have many initiatives that focus on the different dimensions of Personal Wellbeing.
Office of Student Affairs and Medical Education Wellbeing Programs
- Wellness Committee
- House Advisory System
- Peer Support Network
- The Peer Support Network offers an opportunity to connect with student volunteers trained in active listening and resource management. They aim to use these skills along with their personal experiences to help support your journey.
- Personal Growth Program
- The OSA Insider Podcast
- A podcast about medical student life and the journey to becoming a physician. Featuring survival tips, wellness strategies, the inside scoop on major milestones of med school, and interviews with inspirational faculty members, residents, and students. Join Dr. Neda Frayha and find out what doctors wish they knew when they were in medical school.
- Financial Wellness
- The University of Maryland, Baltimore offers financial support to empower students through education and engagement. We ensure all students understand the investment required to successfully complete their education, while also planning for their future. Our aim is to provide students with the tools and resources to create a strong foundation for financial growth and personal financial success. Please reach out to Sofia Cascio, MBA, Director of Student Financial Wellness for any questions related to financial wellness.
UMB Wellbeing Resources
Crisis/Urgent Resources
- UMMC Psychiatric Urgent Care: 410-328-1219
- Sheppard Pratt Psychiatric Urgent Care: 410-938-5302
- Resilience In Stressful Events (internal link for UMMC employees)
- Available 24/7 for Stressful Clinical Events
- To talk to a RISE Peer Responder: 410-559-9595
- Physician Support Line: 1 (888) 409-0141
- Lifeline (988lifeline.org): (Call 988)
- Student Health Immediate Care: 667-214-1899