Medicine is always thought of as one of the most stressful careers. Therefore, achieving a good balance in life is a milestone we all strive towards – in order to cultivate our fullest potential and be our best self. Mindfulness meditation is one example of a path that can help us pursue our passion for medicine without the associated stress.

To explore this further, Jennifer DCruz, University of Ottawa MD2019 Candidate, interviews their pre-clerkship coordinator, Dr. Heather MacLean, about her thoughts on practicing mindfulness as a Neurologist, and integrating it into the curriculum for all pre-clerkship students.