55 Days of Change
We are 55 days into a pandemic that has changed our lives and our world forever. Those of us who call NYC home have lost more than 10,000 members of our community. Many of us have friends, neighbors, loved ones and family who have been touched by illness and death as a result of COVID-19. We all carry the burden of this trauma as we try even harder to study, volunteer, work, and maintain a semblance of normalcy in our daily lives. It is important that we remember to stay connected, check in on each other and support one another as we navigate whatever the future has in store for us. How can we do this better as an extended family? Are there ways we can share experiences and memories, some laughter and some sadness, some quiet moments for reflection?
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VSLO Closure by AAMC
Just announced late this afternoon, the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) program will put into place a short-term two-week suspension on applications to away rotations from April 15-28, resuming on April 29th, as stakeholders across the medical education community discuss how to approach away rotations in this current and next academic year.
During this time, students, Home and Host institutions will not have access to the system.
MS3 Upcoming Town Hall
Let’s talk about residency and more on Wednesday, April 29 at 4:00pm. Zoom details https://mssm.zoom.us/j/92430013710
Wellness Wise: Coping with Uncertainty
The last few weeks have challenged us like never before. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it may feel like the more answers we receive, the more questions we have. As daily activities and events that we relied on are cancelled, we are left to deal with the discomfort that results from not knowing exactly what lays ahead. For some people, it may come naturally to sit with the unknown. But, for others, not knowing and feeling uncertain is an uncomfortable state. For some of us, being able to schedule ahead, plan and have satisfying answers allows us to avoid anxiety of the unknown. Being able to tolerate the unknown is a coping skill that we do not always have a chance to develop.
Click here for 7 tips on how to build our ambiguity tolerance.
Tomorrow’s Wellness Events
12:30-1:00
Mindfulness Pause with Archimedes Bibiano
- A 30 minute guided mindfulness practice to create community and connection.
- https://mssm.zoom.us/j/573069947
Time: 5:00-6:00
Deep Breathing Workshop with Maggie Keogh
- Zoom ID: 538-439-845
Time: 5:30-6:30
Open Level Vinyasa Yoga with Danielle Wheelwright.
- This yoga class combines movement and breathing to promote a sense of calmness and peace. It is open to all levels and no previous experience is required.
- https://mountsinai.zoom.us/j/451433999