The Library as a Partner in Wellness: A Curated Resource Collection for Medical Students

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Authors

• David Stewart, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Faculty

Description

Medical education involves intense stress; 82% of students experience high distress, facing higher rates of burnout and mental illness than the general population2,3. This is often attributed to a medical culture prioritizing technical efficiency over humanistic care1 . Medical libraries are uniquely positioned to bridge this gap, as students perceive them as safe, confidential communal spaces2 . Despite this, only 18% of U.S. medical libraries currently offer dedicated wellness resources2 . To address this, Narrative Medicine, the engagement with patient stories, has emerged as one way to foster narrative competence1 . These interventions improve clinical connections and self-perspective, helping students navigate the hidden curriculum that often encourages emotional detachment1 . This initiative moves wellness from a hidden value to a formally supported competency

Publication Date

5-7-2026

City

Farmington Hills, MI

Keywords

medical library, libraries

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Recommended Citation

Stewart D. The library as a partner in wellness: a curated resource collection for medical students. Presented at 2026 Corewell Health Hospital William Beaumont University Medical Education Week; 2026 May 7; Farmington Hills, MI.

Comments

2026 Medical Education Week at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, MI, May 7, 2026.