Medical Student Wellness Resources

The Line: When you want to talk to someone right away, you can call our crisis line, any time, day or night, for confidential support. Contact The Line, 24/7, at 504-264-6074.

The Counseling Center: The Counseling Center is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and affirming community of care for all Tulane students. The team of trained professionals is committed to fostering students’ personal, emotional, and academic growth. Counseling Center services are available in-person or virtually, depending on student preference. And are confidential and HIPAA-protected. 

Mental Health Complete: Offers convenient access to digital tools, coaching, therapy, and psychiatry – all tailored to support your well-being. Mental Health Complete is available to eligible students who pay the Campus Health fee. Available at no additional cost to eligible students, this resource complements our existing mental health services.

Mayo Wellbeing Index: This is an opportunity to help you better understand your overall well-being and areas of risk compared to other residents across the nation, as well as provide access to local and national resources.

Wave of Support: A collaborative program that supports students’ mental and emotional health at Tulane University. The Wave of Support brings together the programs and services of the many existing student support offices on campus with the goal of building a healthier campus by enhancing the holistic experience of our students in the realm of wellbeing.

The Well for Health Promotion: The Well for Health Promotion (The Well) provides resources, programs, and services that help Tulane students make healthy choices in support of their academic, personal, and professional goals. The Well is devoted to engaging the Tulane community in creating a healthier campus, building individual capacity for health, and reducing barriers to wellness. They embrace a positive, holistic, social justice-oriented definition of health, and provide research-informed programming that acknowledges that well-being, engaged learning, academic success, citizenship, and openness to diversity are inextricably connected.

Professionalism Program: The Professionalism/Environment of Learning Program (PELP) is designed to facilitate the creation and maintenance of an environment that is professional, respectful, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating. The PELP allows individuals to both recognize exemplary behavior as well as submit concerns about all aspects of the learning environment.

Tulane Recovery Community (TRC): The mission is to support individualized recovery on campus by providing recovery-based programs that foster academic achievement, connection, and engagement.

Students Against Food Insecurity (SAFI): SAFI is driven by the passion and dedication of Tulane University students who are determined to make a difference. Their primary initiative is the operation of a fully-stocked food pantry, open to all Tulane University undergraduate and graduate students. Located right next to the uptown campus at 7215 Zimpel St., the pantry provides a welcoming space where students can access essential food items, fresh produce, and other necessities, completely free of charge. Through this pantry, we strive to address immediate needs while also promoting education about nutrition and healthy eating habits.

Swipe Out Hunger Program: The program is available during the Fall and Spring semsters for any Tulane student struggling with food insecurity. Students are eligible to receive (3) meal swipes, valid at any Meal Swipe location on the uptown campus.

Karen Weissbecker, LMSW, MSW, PhD, FACMG
Director of Student Support and Wellness
504-988-6242
kremer@tulane.edu

Mindfulness/Meditation Practice: Mindfulness and meditation provide a “pause button” amid the chaos of clinics, departments, classrooms, and research labs. Just a few minutes of intentional breathing can lower cortisol, sharpen attention, and rekindle empathy, protecting against burnout. Carving out space and time for mindfulness is a small investment that yields healthier people and better care.

The Health Center: The Campus Health staff is dedicated to encouraging and maintaining the health of all students. For School of Medicine students, there is a downtown location in Elk Place for easier access if you are primarily based on the Downtown Campus. However, you may use the services at any location of your choice. All active medical students pay the University's mandatory, annual, Campus Health Fee which grants unlimited access to Campus Health services. The Health Center is an appointment-based clinic offering primary care and preventive health care services. You can make an appointment online through the Patient Portal or by phone.

Tulane Telehealth: In partnership with the Tulane University Medical Group (TUMG), Campus Health is offering a 24/7 virtual urgent care option for Tulane students who are on T-Ship insurance. Using the Tulane Telehealth website or app, eligible students can connect to a provider and get medical treatment, including prescriptions when necessary.

Tulane Fitness Center (TU Fit): 12,000 square feet and includes a functional training area, including turf and functional bridge, free weights, cardio machines, and selectorized strength equipment. TU Fit membership is limited to enrolled students and current employees of Tulane University.

Medical Student Murphy Gym: Located on the 6th floor of the Murphy building. Splashcard access - medical students only.

Nutrition Services: Nutrition plays an important role in nourishing and fueling the body and the mind. The Health Center’s registered dietitian provides one-on-one nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy to Tulane students to address numerous nutrition-related issues. All active medical students pay the University's mandatory, annual, Campus Health Fee which grants unlimited access to Campus Health services.

Fitness Centers at LCMC Health: All are accessible with an LCMC badge, with the exception of East Jefferson (membership fee).

TUPD Recommended Walking Paths

Physical Fitness Videos: On-demand fitness videos can fit seamlessly into your schedule; they can be started between lectures, paused during interruptions, and replayed after a late call night without leaving the call room. This flexibility removes the travel and timing barriers of in-person classes, helping you to maintain consistent activity that boosts energy, cognitive performance, and stress resilience when you need it most.

Code Green: Code Green was created to help students make informed financial decisions before, during, and after medical school. The program aims to help establish good money habits and provide you with the resources you need to thrive wherever life takes you.

Marissa Lespinasse
Senior Associate Director - HSC Financial Aid
504-988-6135
mlespina@tulane.edu

AAMC FIRST: Financial Information, Resources, Services, and Tools: A resource from the AAMC, FIRST provides you with unbiased and reliable guidance about paying for medical school, managing money, and successfully repaying your student loans.  

• FIRST Resources - Review publications, infographics, charts, state and federal programs about financial aid, loans, credit, budgeting, loan repayment, and scholarships.
• FIRST Recorded Webinars/Videos - Watch recorded FIRST webinars and videos about financial topics important to premedical students, current medical students, and residents.
• FIRST Upcoming Webinars - Register to attend a FIRST Webinar. Topics presented will vary and include subjects like financing a medical education, understanding student loans, loan repayment, money management, budgeting, credit, preparing financially for residency, and more.

Prayer/Meditation Rooms: Tulane School of Medicine has dedicated meditation/prayer rooms for faculty, students, residents, and staff use, as part of the school’s overall environment of learning and wellness initiatives, accessible via splash card swipe during regular building hours. These rooms are located at Murphy 200B and Hutchinson 1000.

Reverend William 'Bill' Terry
Chaplain, Tulane University School of Medicine

Learning Specialist: 

• Paula Majeau, Ed. D.
• Dolly Anadkat, PhD, PCC, CMC, PGDCH

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Program: The PAL program aims to support student success by providing the resources needed to improve academic performance.  This service is available free of charge to current medical students who have been referred by the Office of Students Affairs and/or a Course Director.

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