CFMS Recommendations for Student Health and Wellbeing
Canadian Federation of Medical Students
This document from the Canadian Federation of Medical Students provides recommendations to support the health and well-being of medical students. The topics include student workload and scheduling, attendance and absences, the clinical environment, administrative issues and the curriculum.
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Psychologically safe learning Policies, standards and best practices
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