Student Wellness

Wellness Events Calendar

VT Hokie Wellness in partnership with the VTC School of Medicine, and the Roanoke Graduate Student Association.

Wellness Weekly

Every Friday, employees and students of VTC receive this newsletter which includes recipes, tips, and wellness news.

Personal Wellness

Balancing work, family and personal needs can be challenging. This section provides resources and offers ideas in the realm of personal wellness.

• 15 Scientific Ways to Relax
• Get Involved at VTC through Clubs/Orgs/Sigs
• HEART - Healthy Eating and Assessment Referral Team
• Healthy Sleep
  • Sleep Tips Flier
  • Wellness Weekly, Sleep Series, Part 1 Page 5
  • Wellness Weekly, Sleep Series, Part 2 Page 5
  • Wellness Weekly, Sleep Series, Part 3 Page 5
  • Wellness Weekly, Sleep Series, Part 4 Page 3
  • sleepwithmepodcast.com
  • Sleeping Well in the Digital Age - Georgetown University
• Physician Thought Leader Communities (PTLC)
• SafeZone Team
• Time Management
  • Fogg Behavior Model
• Title IX Support
• Helpful Resources
  
  • 10 Ways to Build Resilience (Wellness Weekly topic 10/28/2016)
  • Things to Do Around Roanoke
  • 20 Ways to Pay It Forward Around Roanoke
  • List of places to volunteer
  • VTC Roanoke Favorites - a list of favorite hangouts, barber shops, activities, festivals, etc.
  • VTC Staff: Employee Assistance Program & more
    

Mental & Emotional Wellness

Depression and anxiety can interfere with our desire to perform at our best. Identifying and engaging with resources is recommended. There are a variety of people and support services available to VTCSOM students.

• Counseling & Psychiatry Resources
• Psychological Testing Services Providers
• Emergency After-Hours Support:
  • CONNECT 540-981-8181
  • RESPOND 800-541-9992
• Helpful Resources
  • Wellness Room in 2 Riverside (reservations required)
    
  • Self-Assessment Tool
  • Off-Campus Provider Search Tool
    
  • Virginia Tech Chapter of Active Minds
    (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram)
  • Preventing Medical Trainee Suicide
  • Confronting Cognitive Distortions
  • Surviving Residency & Beyond Podcast Series (Drs. Simonds & Sotile)
  • Podcasts for wellbeing
  • AAMC Well-being in Academic Medicine Website
  • ACGME Well-being Website
  • Mindfulness Resources

Physical Wellness

Taking care of our bodies fosters a variety of personal health elements. This section offers a list of resources and support services.

• Primary Care Physicians
  
• Helpful Resources
  
  • VTC Student Gym in 2 Riverside (reservations required)
    
  • Roanoke County Carilion Wellness
  • Downtown, Roanoke Carilion Fitness Center
  • Get the Facts Series By Adam Heilmann, Class of 2019
  • VT Rec Sports
  • VT Rec Sports Virtual
  • VT Rec Sports Les Mills OnDemand Courses
  • Home Fitness Ideas
  • Tabata Interval Training
  • CDC Guidelines for Exercise
  • Recommended Article Promoting Regular Exercise by Medical Students
    --- Dyrbye, L. N., Satele, D., & Shanafelt, T. D. (2016). Healthy exercise habits are associated with lower risk of burnout and higher quality of life among U.S. medical students. Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges, doi:10.1097/ACM.0000000000001540 [doi]

Academic Wellness

Knowing and having easy access to our academic resources fosters optimal outcomes in academic endeavors. This section lists a variety of academic wellness resources and services.

• Academic Counseling
• Disability Advocacy & Support Services
  
• Finding a Tutor
• Faculty/Student Mentoring Program
• Helpful Resources
  
• • Cool Places to Study Around Roanoke
  • Spots around VTC to study

Financial Wellness

• Hokie Perks
• Scholarships and Financial Aid
• Ideas for food and activities on a budget
• Budgeting and money-saving tips

Interpersonal Wellness

Feeling connected, supported, and a sense of belonging are foundational to academic success. To that end, please explore the services and resources in this section of the wellness website.

AAMC Resources:

• AAMC Beyond the White Coat Podcast
• AAMC Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity in Medicine Resources

• Academic Medicine December 2020 Supplement: Addressing Harmful Bias and Eliminating Discrimination in Health Professions Learning Environments 
• Academic Medicine December 2020 Supplement
  
• VTC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resource List

Roanoke Community Connections:

• City of Roanoke
  

VT Campus & VTC School of Medicine Resources:

• Gobbler Connect - VT Student Life Events & Organizations
• Hillel at Virginia Tech
• InclusiveVT
• InclusiveVTCSOM Task Force
• Interfaith Program at VT
• Ombuds Office
• Services for Students with Disabilities
• The Women's Center
• VT Alumni Affinity Groups
• VT Alumni Multicultural Societies
• VT Community and Culture Centers
  • American Indian & Indigenous Community Center
  • Asian Cultural Engagement Center
  • Black Culture Center
  • El Centro - Hispanic and Latinx Cultural Center
  • LGBTQ+ Resource Center
  • Intercultural Engagement Center
• VTC Resources for Learning, Working, and Wellness (access granted only to individuals with VT email addresses)
• VTCSOM Clubs, Organizations and Student Interest Groups
• VTCSOM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• VTCSOM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student Engagement Opportunities