Physical Well-Being

Throughout my journey in medical school, I’ve become deeply passionate about the powerful role physical activity plays in maintaining mental well-being and preventing burnout — especially in the demanding environment of medical education.

The fourth-year medical student hopes to defend his gold medal from Tokyo in the high jump — a few months before entering The Match®.

A handful of current medical students are either competing in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris — or competed in the Olympic trials leading up to the Games. Here are their stories.

All my life I have been an “overachiever.” In my small hometown, I was the biggest fish in a small pond. However, when I got to medical school, I realized how many other big fish there are as your pond gets bigger.

Considering the relatively high prevalence of burnout and psychological distress among medical students, it is imperative that strategies are employed by student communities and institutions to defend student freedom to find balance in hobbies or recreation.

Nurture the Basics! Treat Yourself! Stay Connected!