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Wellness Committee

Contact the Wellness Committee: vcusomwellness@gmail.com

Academic

Stress and Distress

Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL)
  • https://www.vcumsg.org/peerassistedlearning.html
  • M4 PAL Coordinator: Corinne Karch (karchc@mymail.vcu.edu)
  • Assistant Dean of Curriculum: Dr. Lelia Brinegar (lelia.brinegar@vcuhealth.org)

Department for Academic Success (DAS)
  • https://das.vcu.edu/
  • Amy Miller (ammiller4@vcu.edu) - M4 and residents
  • Debbie Roberts (dlroberts@vcu.edu) - M1 thru M3

Leave of Absence Support Group
  • Contact the Wellness Committee for more information!

Support

Online Wellness Journal - https://vcusomwellness.wordpress.com
  • Share your submissions using the following form: https://bit.ly/3qDTdMQ

M1 Wellness Presentation - https://bit.ly/3qNiS5E

M1/M2 Brain Break/Social Isolation Guide - https://bit.ly/2OlyrVj

VCU Grocery Buddies - https://bit.ly/3vp220K

VCU RamPantry for students facing Food Insecurity - https://dos.vcu.edu/services/ram-pantry
  • Contact information: rampantry@vcu.edu 

The Well Resources - 
  • Resilience Lab
  • The Well's Mental Well-being Guide
  • Keep on Being Well 

Consolidation & Resources - tinyurl.com/26tmjftt
 

Peer Advocates
  • Class of 2021:
    • Lindsay Sterling (sterlingle@vcu.edu)
    • Jesse Gao (gaojh@mymail.vcu.edu)
  • Class of 2022:
    • Stephanie Saadeh (saadehsi@vcu.edu)
    • Katie Murphy (murphykm@vcu.edu)
  • Class of 2023:
    • Rhea Sharma (sharmarr@mymail.vcu.edu)
    • Robert Jones (jonesre8@mymail.vcu.edu)
  • Class of 2024:
    • Jess Wimberly (wimberlyjl@mymail.vcu.edu)
    • Prem Minchu (madeshp@mymail.vcu.edu)
Counseling Services
University Counseling Services
  • MCV Campus: (804) 828-3964
  • After hours: (804) 828-1234
University Counseling Services
  • MCV Campus: (804) 828-3964
  • After hours: (804) 828-1234

Concerns and Suggestions

Medical Student Government (MSG)
  • Email: medstudentgovernment@gmail.com
  • Homepage: http://www.vcumsg.org/

  • Class Officer List/Emails: https://www.vcumsg.org/meet-us.html
    • Class of 2021: https://vcusom2021.weebly.com/
    • Class of 2022: https://www.facebook.com/VCUSOM2022/
    • Class of 2023: http://www.vcusom2023.weebly.com/
    • Class of 2024: to be updated
  • Wellness Committee: vcusomwellness@gmail.com

Mistreatment
  • https://medschool.vcu.edu/about/deans-office/studentaffairs/mistreat_prevention/
  • Confidential Hotlines
    • MCV Campus: (804) 827-TALK
    • Inova Campus: (703) 776-TALK
  • Incident Reporting Form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?VirginiaCommonwealthUniv&layout_id=0

Wellness Committee Members

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Whom Do I Call When I Need To...


... have that nasty cough checked out? VCU Student Health  – 804-828-9220
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... get down "the hill" to the A lot parking at 2 AM after burning the midnight oil on Sanger 6? VCU Escort Service – 804-828-WALK

... check the hours at the MCV campus gym? Larrick Student Center – 804-828-6100

... find out what the Rams basketball schedule is for the upcoming season? Stuart C. Siegel Center – 804-827-1000

... get directions to your IM dodgeball championship at the Cary St. Gym? Cary Street Complex – 804-827-1100

... figure out if your snow day prayers worked? VCU Alert – 804-278-1727

... request a make-up date for your next exam? School of Medicine Curriculum Office – 804-828-9790

... discuss ways to improve your Biochem grades? VCU Division of Academic Success – 804-827-0971

​... just talk to someone about why I'm feel so down lately? VCU Counseling Services – 804-828-3964

... reserve a room for a lunch lecture? Office of Student Affairs – MMEC 4th floor.

... report something to the police? VCU Police – 804-828-1234

... report mistreatment or other medical student concerns? Director of Student Experience, or the confidential hotline: MCV Campus: 804-827-TALK (8255); Inova Campus: 703-776-TALK (8255)

... get funding for an event I'd like to conduct? Student Affairs, then contact either the Chair of the School of Medicine Dean's Fund or the MSG President.

... get funding for a meal I'd like to eat? School of Medicine Office of Financial Aid – 804-828-4006

... get a Ph.D in addition to my M.D. degree? SOM M.D./Ph.D. Program, Physician-Scientist Training Program – 804-828-0673

... understand the complexities of health care management and policy while also earning an M.D.? Department of Health Administration - -804-828-0719

... obtain a thorough training in medicine and public health? School of Public Health

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