Elective Years 1 and 2 Introduction to Mindfulness
Department: | Arts & Humanities in Health & Medicine (AHHM), Undergraduate Medical Education |
Title: |
Introduction to Mindfulness **THIS ELECTIVE IS NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE** |
Location: | University of Alberta - via ZOOM |
Duration: |
up to 12 hours of elective time from January 18 to March 15, 2022 (8 sessions) |
Contact: |
To request additional information, contact Dr Marc-Antoine Landry, by email (marc-antoine.landry@ualberta.ca) |
Overview: |
Mindfulness can be used directly to:
Just as physical training increases your baseline strength, endurance and flexibility, mindfulness training gradually increases your baseline of concentration, clarity and equanimity (the ability to not interfere with inner experiences as they arise and pass in a kind of hands-off relationship). As with physical training, mindfulness training persists throughout the day! During the 8 sessions, students will practice mindfulness techniques and learn about the benefits of mindfulness practice. Students will learn to observe their own thoughts and feelings, both during formal practice, and while doing everyday things like exercising, walking, listening to music, etc. Before the end of the course, students will write a short reflective essay (1-2 pages) about the personal significance of completing the elective. Additionally, the student will conduct a quick review of published research on a question, or area related to mindfulness, health and medicine, of particular interest. Requirements: -Students are invited to attend all sessions. A pass/ fail grade will be assigned (as per the standard "Assessment of Elective Performance" form). |
Objectives: |
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Additional Notes: |
Interested students are invited to sign up online: These sessions are recorded and can be streamed for a limited time after the elective. 10 minutes of daily practice is strongly encouraged. Marc-Antoine Landry, MD, FRCPC will lead each session. Dr. Landry is a practicing neonatologist, who has completed training to coach mindfulness. He uses mindfulness in his daily medical and personal life. Medical students can complete more than one 12-hour elective in Year 1 and 2. |
Last Updated: September 12, 2022 |