mindhealth
for medical students
CONFERENCE!
'The Well-being Prescription' is a unique conference event aimed at promoting the mental well-being of medical students. Held at Birmingham Medical School, this conference brings together experts in mental health, well-being, and medical education to share knowledge, strategies, and innovative approaches for maintaining mental wellness in a demanding academic and professional environment. The day will feature keynote speakers, interactive workshops, poster presentations, and networking opportunities, providing a comprehensive platform for learning and collaboration.
Good mental well-being as a medical student is essential for academic success, developing resilience, and long-term career satisfaction and retention. Quite simply, without good mental well-being, there cannot be good healthcare.
By attending the conference you will gain insights from people's experiences, learn practical techniques to enhance your well-being and mental health and have an opportunity to network with peers who share a commitment to well-being.
Join us for the 'The Well-being Prescription' national conference on Saturday 22 February 2025 at Birmingham Medical School!
Tickets.
Tickets are now on sale for our conference and you are very welcome! They can be be purchased from the Eventbrite link below. We have two ticket options, depending on if you are a student or not:
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STUDENTS - £10
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NON-STUDENTS - £20
Please note that Eventbrite adds on a small booking fee to the ticket price. For student tickets you must show your original, physical student ID card on entry. Your ticket is refundable (excluding Eventbrite booking fee) up to 7 days before the conference.
Venue.
We've partnered with Birmingham MedSoc, who have made this conference possible by kindly hosting us at the University of Birmingham Medical School.
Conference Address
University of Birmingham Medical School
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Parking is available on campus and is around a 15 minute walk from the medical school. The nearest train station is University (Birmingham) and is just across the road from the medical school. For more information see the University of Birmingham website.
There will be a quiet/prayer room available. If you wish to make use this, please ask a member of the MindHealth team for more information when you register in the morning.
Please note that we have a strict no-smoking policy for all events. This includes the courtyard and outside spaces of Birmingham Medical School.
Conference Programme.
Registration will open promptly at 9:30 am at Birmingham Medical School.
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You will be provided with a name badge, and we ask that you wear this at all times throughout the conference.
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There will also be a continental breakfast for you to enjoy whilst you wait for the conference to begin at 10 am.
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We ask that you aim to arrive early, as unfortunately we won't be able to let you in if you arrive after 10 am.
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At various points throughout the day, there will be workshops and guest speakers (agenda will be updated).
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You will also have the chance to give a short oral or poster presentation (please see below for more information) and take part in a Q&A about mental health with our panel.
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The day will be broken up by a number of breaks.
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Refreshments will be available, and lunch will be provided.
Networking:
There'll be lots of opportunities throughout the conference to socialise, allowing you to meet medical students from across the country and network, as well as get tips on leadership, digital health, student life and your well-being.
Safety
We have made every effort to make the conference is as assessible as possible, psychologically safe and engaging space.
Dietary Requirements
Please could you also kindly let us know by emailing mindhealthteam@gmail.com and during registration if you have any dietary requirements or allergies.
Speakers.
The final list of our keynote speakers will be released on Saturday 25th January, so please check back soon for more information. Alternatively, you can sign up for updates using the box above.
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Dr Veena Babu is one our keynote speakers and a General Practitioner working in the NHS. She will also be one of our panel members. She runs her own podcast, 'The Mindset' and is a choreographer. Follow her on Instagram @doctor.veena.
Presentations.
If you'd like to do a 5 - 10 minute oral or poster presentation at this national conference then please submit an abstract, by 7 February 2025.
We welcome submissions from medical students, doctors, medical education staff and clinical teaching fellows for presentations related to our conference themes: medical education, well-being and mental health.
Oral presentations would be ten minutes long with a three minute Q&A.
Poster presentations would involve a five minute 'elevator pitch', followed by a three minute Q&A. Your poster would be displayed digitally, so there's no need to print them! You will also be eligible for the 'Birmingham Award for Best Poster'.
Those that are selected to participate will be eligible for prizes and will be given a certificate. If you wish to present more than one piece of work you will need to submit a separate abstract for each. We will confirm which submissions have been selected on 12 February 2025.
Sponsors.
The Well-being Prescription has only been made possible thanks to our fantastic Mind Health Volunteers, Birmingham MedSoc and our sponsor, the Medical Defence Union (MDU). Without them this event simply would not be possible!
The MDU is led and staffed by doctors who have real-life experience with the pressures and challenges you face every day. Their expertise in medico-legal issues, complaints, and claims are unparalleled. Since 1885, they have been indemnifying doctors for incidents arising from their clinical care of patients.
For more information visit their website.
