Medical Student Wellness in Wisconsin: Current Trends and Future Directions Wisconsin Medical Journal - WMJ V 117 (5), 211-213
Date
12/05/2018Abstract
Introduction: The goal of this study is to describe the state of mental health of Wisconsin
medical students.
Methods: Online wellness surveys were distributed to students at the University of Wisconsin
School of Medicine and Public Health (UWSMPH) and Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) during
the 2016-2017 school year.
Results: Of UWSMPH respondents, 40.0% and 12.5% reported experiencing depression/other mood
changes and suicidal ideation during medical school, respectively. Twelve percent of MCW respondents
screened positive for depression using the Patient Health Questionnaire-2, and 7.8% reported
experiencing suicidal ideation in the last 2 weeks.
Discussion: Similar to results shown worldwide, Wisconsin medical students experience diminished
mental health relative to nonmedical peers. Changes in medical education are needed to improve student mental well-being.
Author List
Van Remortel, B., Dolan, E., Cipriano, D. & McBride, P. (2018)Author
David J. Cipriano PhD Associate Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of WisconsinView Online
