IMPLEMENTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE CHECKLIST FOR WELL-BEING IN MEDICAL EDUCATION: A NOVEL FRAMEWORK

Abstract

Introduction: Medical education imposes intense demands on students and faculty, often leading to stress, burnout, anxiety, and reduced performance. Addressing these challenges is critical for fostering a supportive academic environment.

Methods: This article proposes a pioneering framework centered around an administrative checklist. The checklist focuses on integrating structured well-being initiatives into regular administrative operations. It emphasizes essential areas such as physical health, mental resilience, academic adaptability, professional growth, and community involvement.

Results: The framework promotes a holistic and inclusive approach by positioning the welfare of students and faculty as a key institutional priority. By fostering academic excellence and promoting mental, emotional, and physical health, it creates a supportive academic community.

Conclusion: The proposed framework is flexible and scalable, offering practical solutions to systematically enhance well-being in medical institutions globally, thereby transforming the medical education experience.