UF College of Medicine Wellness Programs

On this site, you will find information about wellness initiatives for students, house staff, and faculty

What’s New in wellness

Wellness Through the Arts

Enhance your wellbeing while building community with your College of Medicine colleagues through a vibrant lineup of music, theatre, dance, comedy, literature, and visual arts events designed to engage your right brain and lift your spirit.

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WIMS & Wellness Faculty Book Club

WIMS & Wellness Faculty Book Club
Please feel free to attend even if you aren’t able to read the book
The book is currently available for purchase in hard copy, e-book, and audio book

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Brief Group Activities to Build a Culture of Wellness

Check out this guide of activities to build a culture of wellness in your department, division, program, unit, lab, or clinic! Most activities take 1-10 minutes and can be completed in-person or via Zoom.

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Social Event Planning Guide

Looking to have some fun with your department, division, program, or lab? Take the stress out of event planning, with this guide to local options and venues!

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Happy New Year!

Find your focus to meet your 2026 wellness goals.
A new year brings new opportunities to focus on your well-being and establish healthy habits. To support you along the way, we invite you to explore these upcoming programs and events. 

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Explore the Gator Eats holiday e-cookbook

On the hunt for the perfect seasonal dish? Look no further than the Gator Eats holiday e-cookbook! Curated from UF faculty and staff submissions, discover new appetizers, side dishes, main courses and desserts to add to your menu this holiday season.

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Mind-Body Medicine sessions for UFCOM Faculty

Free Small-Group Interactive Learning Experience

We are pleased to introduce a
free small-group interactive learning experience
for UFCOM faculty to develop skills in mind-body medicine for
personal/professional wellbeing and to enhance teaching, mentoring, and patient
care (if applicable).

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AMA Shares 5 wellness resources for doctors

Whether you prefer a book, a podcast, or an app, these resources can help physicians and medical students take a small step to support their own wellness.

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Boost your health and wellness throughout the month of June

In recognition of Employee Wellness Month in June, UF@Work put together a series of webinars to help you boost your health and overall well-being. Find guided meditation sessions, ergonomics and intuitive eating workshops, and more.

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Free Support Group for Graduate Students & MD/PhD Students

This group will meet weekly, but drop-ins are welcome. Come once, twice, or every week, depending on your needs and availability!
Scan the QR code below or click this link for more information:

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Free Subscriptions to wellness apps available

UF@Work introduced apps designed to support wellness that are available to faculty and staff.

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New Psychiatry Services for GatorCare Members

GatorCare members have new access to free confidential Psychiatry services. In response to feedback, GatorCare has expanded the contract with TalkSpace to include psychiatry services in addition to therapy services! Now you can take advantage of convenient telehealth visits (scheduled according to your availability) to obtain a psychiatric evaluation and/or ongoing medication management.

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Resources available to support those in need of assistance

Aid-a Gator is an emergency fund that provides [aid-a-gator logo with palm tree and life raft] limited assistance to UF faculty, staff and students who experience a temporary financial hardship.

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Talk About It


Help us increase mental health awareness and combat stigma with our Talk About It Campaign!
For the month of May, which is National Mental Health Month, we will be creating various social media posts that you can share on your platforms using the hashtag #GCTalkAboutIt.

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Free Mental Health Workshops

The UF Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) offers free online mental health workshops for UF STUDENT, FACULTY, and STAFF. Workshops provide the opportunity to learn new skills to strengthen personal resilience, develop healthy self-care habits, and grow mental health awareness. No consultation or appointment is needed. Just RSVP and join at your convenience.

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About COM Wellness

Dr. Merlo-Greene
Lisa Merlo, Ph.D., M.P.E.
Director of Wellness Programs
UF College of Medicine

The University of Florida College of Medicine (UFCOM) Wellness Programs support the well-being of our trainees and faculty in order to promote optimal performance and professional fulfillment. We provide consultation and guidance to department chairs, division chiefs, program directors, and other leaders regarding ways to improve the culture of wellness within their units. We also work with multiple offices throughout the University of Florida to disseminate information regarding wellness resources and programs available to members of the UFCOM community.

On this site, you will find information about wellness initiatives for students, house staff, and faculty. A calendar of upcoming events sponsored by UF-UF Health Wellness is listed for your convenience, and the “Resources” tab includes a listing of programs and services available to assist you in working toward your personal wellness goals.

We encourage you to click on the “Wellness Rx” tab to complete a personalized wellness prescription and take the first step on your journey toward increased well-being and professional satisfaction.

Finally, we recognize that developing a true culture of wellness will require ongoing effort. We are open to ideas and look forward to working with you! Please use the “Contact Us” form below to submit comments, questions, suggestions, or requests.

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College Calendar

Upcoming Events

  1. Feb 16

  2. Feb 17

  3. Feb 18

  4. Feb 19

    1. Unwind

      https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErd-msqDsrGNOyr9AzrRNnTiQxGoHMhR3M

      12:00pm to 12:15pm

  5. Feb 20

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