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  • Psychology
  • Student Well-being

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  • Medical student mental health declines during training, with high rates of burnout.
  • Existing support models face limitations in facilitator availability and student concerns.
  • A culture of perfectionism in medicine hinders vulnerability and meaningful peer connection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement unstructured, participant-directed, near-peer facilitated support groups for medical students.
  • To create brave and safe spaces for meaningful interaction and peer support.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of near-peer facilitated support groups.
  • Empowerment of student facilitators through training, faculty advising, and resource provision.
  • Unstructured, participant-directed group sessions focused on honest connection and normalization of experiences.

Main Results:

  • Participants and facilitators valued the opportunity for honest peer connection.
  • Experiences were normalized within the support group setting.
  • The groups fostered a sense of belonging and improved well-being.

Conclusions:

  • Near-peer facilitated support groups show potential for enhancing the medical training experience.
  • These groups can promote student well-being and mental health.
  • This model may contribute to shaping a more supportive culture in medicine.