The Well-COM Research Project addresses a critical gap in our understanding of the holistic health of medical students, over the entirety of the medical school experience. While the rigorous demands of medical education and its effects on the well-being of medical students are well-documented, there is a lack of long-term study assessing the mental, physical, and metabolic health of medical students from entry into medical school through their training and into residency. By collecting holistic health data from new first-year medical students, and over a minimum period of 10 years, the Well-COM project aims to provide invaluable insights into the changes in health and wellness experienced by medical students, thereby informing future interventions and support systems to promote overall health and resilience in medical school students.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
650
No intervention. Study is observational
Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Conroe, Texas, United States
RECRUITINGBurnout Index
Maslach Burnout Inventory
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Quality of Life Survey
Short Form 8
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Physical Fitness VO2 max
Submaximal Step Test
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Body Fat Percentage
Portion of body mass composed of fat which is measure by bioelectrical impedance
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Handgrip strength
Maximal grip strength measured by a handgrip dynamometer
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Total cholesterol
Total cholesterol mg/dL
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Blood pressure
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Perceived Stress
Perceived stress scale (PSS) Range 0-40 with higher scores indicating higher stress
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Physical Activity
The International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQ)
Time frame: Change over 10 years
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