Medical education onlineApril 30, 2013Allison R Bond, Heather F Mason, Chelsey M Lemaster et al.
Objective: An effective career in medicine requires empathy and compassion, yet the demands of a medical education increase stress and decrease students' ability to connect with patients. However, research suggests mind-body practices improve psychological well-being. This study aimed to evaluate the psychological effects on medical students of an 11-week elective course, Embodied Health or EH,...