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Medical Student Health Promotion: The Increasing Role of Medical Schools

Received October 4, 2006; revised June 14 and August 17, 2007; accepted August 22, 2007. Mrs. Estabrook is affiliated with the Medical College of Wisconsin. Address correspondence to Kristi Estabrook, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226; krjohnso{at}mcw.edu (e-mail).

OBJECTIVE: The author proposes courses of action for medical schools to increase positive health promotion among medical students. METHOD: This article will review the current literature on medical student health care. Strategies of action for medical schools are proposed for increasing student wellness. RESULTS: Medical schools can positively influence medical student well-being. Many options, ranging from expansive program changes to simple, cost-effective initiatives, allow medical schools to promote student wellness. CONCLUSION: Action now by medical schools to create a learning environment where positive self-care is valued could enhance the personal well-being of medical students now and begin a movement toward improved personal health care for physicians in the future.

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