The benefits of journaling are often touted for personal growth, developing meaning from experiences, and even serving as a stress-relieving practice. Unfortunately, there are limited resources to help pre-health students begin journaling and customizing the experience to their needs.
Shannon Gutheil, a health professions coordinator from UT Austin's Health Professions Office, talks about how journaling can help pre-health students organize their thoughts, develop habits, and serve as an activity log to help keep everything in one place.
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About the author: The Texas Health Education Service amplifies TMDSAS and JAMP’s missions to serve students, collegiate advisors, and professional schools in Texas by providing students with accurate educational resources to enhance their preparation for a career in the health professions, and supporting efforts by advisors and professional schools to reach students and enrich the applicant pool.
JAMP alum Dr. Nayeli Fuentes shares her journey from first-gen student to physician, highlighting mentorship, resilience, and her commitment to serving Texas communities.
TXHES has launched the Nursing Advisory Council, bringing together 30 leaders from across Texas to help design a centralized, student-centered nursing application service with the goal of completing a feasibility study and implementation plan as directed by House Bill 2851.
The meeting focused on improving programming, communications, and outreach to prospective Texas health professions applicants and planning for a big year ahead.
