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Fall Wellness Programs

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See details below for Campus Health’s upcoming Fall Wellness Programs:

  1. Penn’s Declassified Sex Survival Guide: an email-delivered sexual health program, beginning 9/22. SIGN UP HERE! 
  2. Refresh: an email-delivered sleep hygiene program, beginning 9/26. SIGN UP HERE! 
  3. Flu Clinic: annual mass vaccination clinic, taking place 10/4-10/8 in Gimbel Gym.

PENN’S DECLASSIFIED SEX SURVIVAL GUIDE 

What? A 6-week, email-delivered sexual health program. 

Why?  Sex is part of so many of our students’ lives and everyone encounters thoughts and questions about sex and sexuality, yet so many students get insufficient sex education. Filling the gaps in sexual health knowledge and encouraging healthy sexual habits improves overall health and wellness and can support some of the burning sex-related questions our students may have.  

When? Registration is open until September 20th. SIGN UP HERE! 

Who? ALL students! We want any and all interested students to join this exciting new program! 

Details: 

This online sexual health program is a 6-week, self-paced sexual health program created by Wellness and reviewed by Penn staff and students! Program modules will be emailed to students every Wednesday for six weeks and offer information on a variety of sexuality-related topics. Some topics covered in the program include communication, healthy relationships, protection, and sexual health care.  

Registration ends on September 20th. If you interact with students who are seeking more sexual-health information or could benefit from learning more about sex and sexual health, please refer them to our Sex Well page to sign-up!   

REFRESH 

What? Refresh! A 7-week cognitive behavioral sleep program. 

Why? Sleep is important. Refresh is an evidenced based educational program with published results of decreased depressive symptoms and improvements in sleep quality. 

When? Registration is now open, SIGN UP HERE! 

Who? YOU. We are offering this intervention to students, faculty, AND staff. Please keep in mind it was specifically created for college students, but that doesn’t mean you won’t benefit. 

Details: 

Refresh is an evidence-based 7-week cognitive behavioral self-help program that originated at Stanford University and was implemented at several universities (University of Chicago, Dartmouth, and University of Iowa) over the past few years. Results have consistently shown a decrease in depressive symptoms and improvements in sleep quality. Campus Health’s Refresh program has helped almost 2000 Penn students improve their sleep quality.   

Registration ends September 20th.If you come across students who seem to be struggling with sleep or have an interest in improving their overall sleep quality, you can direct them to Campus Health’s Sleep Well page to sign-up. 

FLU CLINIC 

What? Wellness’s annual Flu Vaccine Clinic! 

Why? Getting your flu vaccine is the single most effective way to prevent the flu. 

When? October 4th-7th, 10am-6:30pm & October 8th 10am-3:00pm 

Who? Everyone in the Penn community! Flu vaccines are required for all students, faculty, and staff.  

Details: Flu vaccines are required for all students, faculty, and staff this year. The 2021 Flu Clinic will be held in Gimbel Gym (Pottruck Health & Fitness Center) on Monday October 4th through Friday October 8th.  

LTBGS Student Wellness Panel

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Tuesday, September 21st at 4 PM
Virtual or in-person (1101 BRB)

Figuring out grad school is hard enough! But figuring out LGBTQ-inclusive wellness resources shouldn’t be! Come join us on Tuesday, September 21st at 4 PM in 1101 BRB and bring all your questions for our LGBTQ+ Student Wellness @ Penn panel. Speakers include:

  • Brittan Davis, PhD Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
  • Julia Burton, CRNP Student Health Services (SHS)
  • Erin Cross, PhD Penn LGBT Center

Pre-packaged food will be available in person for take-out after the panel. If you can’t join us in person, feel free to listen in virtually https://bluejeans.com/2568980329

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IDEAL Research x NIH Hosts: Becoming a Resilient Scientist Series

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Together with the National Institutes of Health, IDEAL Research is presenting “Becoming a Resilient Scientist” series that is open to all current Ph.D. students and post-docs in BGS. Navigating school, the career exploration process, research environments, and the stress of life can seem overwhelming and lead us to doubt ourselves just when we need confidence the most. The goal of this series is to help you develop the resilience you need to navigate challenging situations in school, work, and life. The series will consist of five webinars, each followed by a small group discussion the following week. The webinars will highlight emotional intelligence competencies needed for academic success and for thriving in research and healthcare careers. We will discuss the cultivation of skills to help you realize resilience and identify and deal with obstacles that get in your way. 

The time commitment for participants is approximately 2.5 hours per session (1.5 hours to watch the webinar live or asynchronously plus 1 hour for small group discussions). The webinar sessions are offered live the Thursday before the group discussions and can also be watched asynchronously.

The group discussions in the series are below. Participants are expected to commit to the entirety of the series.

  • Monday, September 27 – 1PM-2PM  – An Introduction to Resilience and Wellness 
  • Monday, October 11 – 1PM-2PM  – Exploring our Self-Talk: Cognitive Distortions and Imposter Fears
  • Monday, October 25 – 1PM-2PM – Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness for Scientists
  • Monday, November 8 – 1PM-2PM – Developing Feedback Resilience
  • Monday, November 22 – 1PM-2PM – Managing Up to Maximize Mentoring Relationships

Sign Up by 9/24: https://upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1zu2YqERfDZDdNc

If you have any questions, please reach out to Lisa Lim (lisa.lim@pennmedicine.upenn.edu).

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Upcoming NIH OITE Webinar

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Upcoming NIH OITE Events - BGS Career Development

The next NIH OITE webinar/small group discussion in their series focused on the mental health and wellness of biomedical trainees and research staff is open to trainees, PIs, and staff:

This month we will discuss the psychology of career decision making. This can be an overwhelming process and many of us engage in hasty decision making or get caught in a state of decision paralysis. In this workshop, we will explore factors that can influence our career decisions (hint: many of them do not have anything to do with careers!) and discuss decision-making models that focus on process and prioritization.  We will emphasize the importance of self-reflection and awareness of our personal interests, skills, values, and goals and will address the importance of flexibility. The webinar and small group discussions will be helpful for individuals making career decisions and others who provide support and encouragement to others engaged in the process. This is a one-hour webinar, followed by facilitated small group discussions. Because experts will facilitate the small groups, you must register in advance.

MONDAY MAY 3, 2021
1:00 – 3:15 PM EST
REGISTER HERE

We will provide close captioning and sign language for the event; please reach out to me if you need other assistance. Reach out to oite@nih.gov if you have any questions.

Reaching the Peak: A Science & Technology Career Summit

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Registration is now open for Reaching the Peak: A Science & Technology Career Summit, Research!America’s summit for early career researchers, on June 30, 2021 from 11-6 p.m. ET.

During this one-day virtual event, early career researchers will have the opportunity to explore an array of career paths, network with fellow researchers, participate in professional development workshops, and engage in meaningful discussions around issues critical to the success of the R&D ecosystem. 

Sample workshops and topics the Summit will explore: 

  • Resume and CV Development 
  • Effective Science Communication 
  • Science Policy and Advocacy
  • Fostering Successful Mentorships

Early career researchers in biomedical, public health, or other health-related disciplines are invited to attend, including graduate students in Master’s, PhD, MD, PharmD, or similar degree programs, recent graduates, Postdocs/Fellows, and early-career employees. 

Early career researchers at your organization can register for this exciting event via the link below. Space is limited. 

Register for the Summit!

As a special component of the Summit, applications are now being accepted to participate in Research!America’s second annual Flash Talks Competition. In this competition, early career researchers will test their science communication skills by providing a short, 3-minute presentation of their biomedical or health-related research, including its significance and broader context to a general audience. Each Flash Talk will be evaluated by a panel of judges on how effectively and concisely the research was communicated.

The preliminary round of the competition will take place on June 30, 2021 during Research!America’s Early Career Summit, with the final round occurring during the 2021 National Health Research Forum held September 13-15, 2021.

Early career researchers at your organization who are interested in participating in the competition can apply below. Applications close April 23, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. 

 Apply for the Flash Talks Competition Today!