Prioritizing Medical Student Wellness: Community, Skill-Building, and Structural Support

As medical students with a vested interest in addressing burnout and promoting wellness among future physicians, we were deeply intrigued by the article "Resident Perspectives on a Wellness Program: A Qualitative Analysis."We commend the authors for their thoughtful exploration of residents' wellness programming.These \ndings are highly relevant to medical students, who face similar challenges and are equally vulnerable to burnout and mental health concerns throughout training.Medical students experience demanding academic workloads, \nancial pressures, and the emotional toll of clinical experiences-stressors that mirror the structural and emotional limitations described in the study.These parallels underscore the importance of wellness initiatives tailored to medical students.Building on the authors' discussion, we offer perspectives on adapting wellness programs for this population by fostering community, developing wellness skills, and addressing structural limitations.