MINDFULNESS TRAINING FOR RESIDENCY
Gain familiarity with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction interventions that have been shown to increase physician well-being and build resiliency. Cultivate non-judgmental and calm awareness of the present moment. Learn and practice formal and informal mindfulness meditation practices. Research mindfulness skills and their benefits to physicians. Understand guided mindful activities. Adapt individualized mindfulness techniques.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Declared in Doctor of Medicine program with fourth year standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Effectively practice the principles of mindfulness-based stress reduction Audience: Graduate 2. Gain experience and practice in contemplative movement, 3-point body scan, and breath awareness practice Audience: Graduate 3. Develop body and breath awareness and how they can be used to be present with emotions and sensations present during everyday clinical practice Audience: Graduate 4. Explore the evidence surrounding the neuroscience and clinical applications of meditation Audience: Graduate 5. Develop self-compassion and loving-kindness meditations and practices Audience: Graduate 6. Enhance communication skills and compassionate relationships with patients and colleagues Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Effectively practice the principles of mindfulness-based stress reduction Audience: Graduate 2. Gain experience and practice in contemplative movement, 3-point body scan, and breath awareness practice Audience: Graduate 3. Develop body and breath awareness and how they can be used to be present with emotions and sensations present during everyday clinical practice Audience: Graduate 4. Explore the evidence surrounding the neuroscience and clinical applications of meditation Audience: Graduate 5. Develop self-compassion and loving-kindness meditations and practices Audience: Graduate 6. Enhance communication skills and compassionate relationships with patients and colleagues Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027