Using Authentic Stories to Build Resilience Among Medical Professionals

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to adapt a collection of authentic stories to a performance designed to improve vulnerability awareness and empathy, as well as encourage supportive behavior among Mayo Clinic students, residents, and faculty.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Is at least 18 years old, pre-medical student, medical student, or physician who would like to tell a story about a past or current challenging experience that will be adapted for a use in a future performance to be filmed at Mayo Clinic and/or written collection of stories.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Anyone who does not meet the inclusion criteria.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Cynthia Stonnington, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Cynthia Stonnington M.D.

(480) 342-4200

Stonnington.Cynthia@mayo.edu

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Cynthia Stonnington, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Cynthia Stonnington M.D.

(480) 342-4200

Stonnington.Cynthia@mayo.edu

More information

Publications

Publications are currently not available