Considerations for Co-creating a Culture of Well-being at your Medical Institution

Abstract Medical students face tremendous challenges during their medical training. To better support our medical learners, we should create institutional culture that promotes well-being and provides students with tools needed to prioritize their mental, emotional, and physical health. This guide offers considerations for co-creating and implementing a culture of well-being at medical institutions with an emphasis on team building, leadership, engagement, adaptability, and sustainability. When learners are supported in an institution that values well-being, positive impacts include improved performance and resilience, increasing the likelihood of training medical professionals who are equipped to provide humanistic healthcare.