Zach Brieck

Integrating a Unique Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training into the First-Year Medical Student Curriculum

Research Square June 27, 2025 Kim Meeks, Olivia Penela, Gautham Mudireddy et al. preprint

Abstract Objective: To describe and evaluate MeditateMD’s effectiveness in reducing perceived stress among first-year students and to examine its feasibility when integrated into a medical school curriculum. Methods: In 2024, eight first-year students from School of Medicine participated in the program, undergoing pre-, immediate post-, and three-month post-training Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)...