Because student well-being is a crucial concern at Tulane, the University has established an elaborate support system available to students who may be encountering difficulties and are in need of personal counseling or psychotherapy. The Associate Dean for Student Affairs and the Assistant Dean for Academic and Counseling Services are readily available to medical students for consultation and appropriate referral on an as needed basis.
Medical education is stressful.
During the course of their studies, medical students might experience emotional difficulties, including anxiety, depression, and doubts about their choice of vocation. Attending medical school also places strains on marriages and other close relationships. Incoming medical school classes are informed of the classic signs and symptoms of stress, what counseling and therapeutic resources are available within the University system and how to arrange access. Students need to know that experiencing problems, such as trouble concentrating, moodiness, or strained relationships, are natural responses to the stress inherent in the study and practice of medicine and that seeking assistance is a sign of strength. Two major resources exist on the undergraduate campus, uptown.