The McGill Self-Curriculum highlights the essential interconnection between well‑being and career development. Inspired by the ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) approach and reflective practice, this curriculum supports the development of a professional identity aligned with personal values. It encourages reflection on the harmonization between who we are and who we are becoming, fostering psychological flexibility and recognizing that there are many paths toward well-being and fulfillment in medicine.
Our Innovative Self-Curriculum was published in the Canadian Medical Education Journal and the International Journal of Whole Person Care:
Velez, C., Gendreau, P., & Saad, N. (2024). Medical students’ perspectives on a longitudinal wellness curriculum: a qualitative investigation. Canadian Medical Education Journal, 15(3), 26–36. View the article.
Velez, C., Gupta, N., & Gendreau, P, (2019). The Development and Implementation of a Longitudinal Wellness Curriculum for McGill University's Undergraduate Medical Program. The International Journal of Whole Person Care 6(1), 6-21. View the article.