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Wellness Resources for Medical Students

As a medical student, the demand on your time and attention can sometimes feel overwhelming. The following resources are available to help you take care of your own wellness — and they are provided to you at no charge, as a member of the IU School of Medicine community.

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Department of Mental Health Services

Access mental health services on all IU School of Medicine campuses in-person, or schedule a tele-health appointment. You can also take a mental health, well-being, anxiety, depression or PTSD screening online.

Access the Department of Mental Health Services
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TimelyCare

IU students and residents have FREE, 24/7 access to TimelyCare, a virtual health and well-being platform. Access virtual mental health support or self-care content on demand, or schedule counseling or health coaching sessions when they work for you.

Access TimelyCare resources
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ThrivingCampus

IU School of Medicine has partnered with ThrivingCampus to make it easier for you to connect with off-campus, long-term mental health care. Visit your campus community's ThrivingCampus directory to find a provider or get answers to common questions.

Find community resources near you
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Student and Scholar Health Insurance

IU School of Medicine ensures that each student has access to health and disability insurance, and that each student's dependents have health insurance. Find answers to questions about your mandatory health insurance plan or disability insurance.

Learn more about health insurance for medical students
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Campus-Specific Information

Each of the nine Indiana University School of Medicine campuses has special amenities and opportunities for its medical students. Take a virtual tour of the campuses, watch a video about the strength of the statewide campus system, and learn about the unique characteristics of each campus.

Learn about the school's nine campuses
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Jaguar Campus Recreation Facility Membership

Getting and staying fit doesn’t have to be hard work. Whether your idea of fun is shooting some hoops with friends or spinning your (bike) wheels in a group fitness class, you’ll find an option that fits your lifestyle here.

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Personal Recreation Facilities

A full spectrum of exercise opportunities including swimming, diving, weight lifting, and track are available on campus for the use of IU School of Medicine students, residents, fellows, faculty and staff.

Access Recreation Facilities
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Wellness Coalition

The Wellness Coalition promotes student well-being through coordinated wellness initiatives. It unites liaisons from all nine campuses, student groups and faculty to provide a comprehensive wellness approach. The coalition collaborates with the Medical Student Council and administration to enhance wellness programs and address student needs. For more information or to get involved, contact Kristen Heath at krrheath@iu.edu.

Learn more about the Wellness Coalition

Additional resources may be available

Additional program-specific wellness resources may be available to you. Check with your program leaders to learn more.