"An incredibly reinvigorating brunch that not only reminded me why I went into this profession but also provided me with a framework and a community to protect my soul along the medical school journey."  Teresa Skelly - Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

 

"The session affirmed the roles mentors have throughout our lives in shaping us." Swar Vimawala - Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

 

"It was inspiring to be surrounded by so many future leaders who care about the issues of today and tomorrow." Evan Gooberman - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

 

"The "Soul of Medicine" event was an opportunity to reflect on why we entered the medical field and remind us that above all things, we have set out to do great works that are exponentially rewarding. Everyone should attend." Ahsal Major-Igun - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

 

"Powerfully motivating and healing at the time." Sean O'Sullivan - Sidney Kimmel Medical School at Thomas Jefferson University

 

"I cannot think of a conference more necessary than this right now for student and doctors. I left the conference feeling inspired and motivated to continue my work in the field. I left feeling supported. And we cannot sustain this work if we are alone." Nuha Cebeci - Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

 

"There is something so elevating and powerful about gathering a group of health professionals who have genuine compassion about their patients. We all need to be reminded why we came into this field, because it is so easy to lose sight of that when we are alone." Hayoung Youn - Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

 

"The Soul of Medicine (and the PSR) inspires me to remember that the spirit of medicine--in its core and foundation--still persists, regardless of how extraordinarily the landscape of medicine has evolved over time. It gives me hope that medicine is still in the right hands--that we all fundamentally still believe that this vocation is about humanity, in all its shades of power and pain." T.J. Cahanap - Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

 

"The soul of medicine was an amazing experience getting to not only meet other medical students from schools other than my own but also getting to meet so many physicians that are just so passionate in their fields was amazing. I learned so much about the soul of medicine through the event as the speaker was so captivating and inspiring and I learned so much from all the physicians and student I talked to. I highly recommend the event to anyone in the health field." Chris Para - Drexel University College of Medicine

 

“Eye-opening event” Ziyodakhon Abdujabborova - Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

 

"The Soul of Medicine provides an important forum for medical students to check in on their own wellness so that they can elevate the health of patients, peers, and themselves." Ben Chipkin - Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

 

"The Soul of Medicine brunch provided an invaluable opportunity to meet with other students and physicians who are committed to working with underserved populations and remind each other why all the hard work we do is so worth it. It was invigorating."  Claire Miller - Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

 

"Thank you! It was energizing and encouraging to be in a room with fellow students and physicians who are concerned with the intersection of humanity and medicine." Caitlin Weiss - Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

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"The PSR showed me that medicine is a community of people that are committed to honoring our patients and doing good. In the whirlwind that is practice and medical education, PSR reminds me that this profession is larger than just us." Eric Shiuey - Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

 

"This is just the type of program that is needed in the healthcare world right now. There are stresses of different types at all levels of training and practice, and health care providers cannot do a good job of healing others if they themselves are in need of healing/self-care/etc." Susan Robbins MD MPH

 

"It was a wonderful event with a powerful speaker and an important message for both medical students and physicians!" Michael A. Becker, DO, MS, FACOFP

 

"The soul of medicine captures the drive for compassion while remaining resilient." Joel Chinitz MD