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While medical school often brings stress and challenges, it doesn't need to be discouraging. Saint Louis University has implemented curriculum reforms aligned with Jesuit values of holistic education - nurturing intellect, physical health, emotional wellbeing, and spiritual growth through initiatives like:
Transitioning to pass/fail grading during the initial two years instead of tiered evaluations.
Introducing two-year longitudinal electives, dedicating approximately one full day every fortnight for these specialized studies.
Establishing learning communities focused on service, research, global health, wellness, and medical education.
Implementing mandatory resilience and mindfulness training for first-year students.
Enhancing wellness-focused extracurricular programming.
These educational innovations have significantly boosted student mental health outcomes.