Duke-NUS Student Wellness

Personal and Professional Wellness

Student Affairs is committed to supporting your professional success, health, and happiness during your years at Duke-NUS.

For a successful medical career, it's essential to prioritise professional development and personal wellness. However, medical school can be demanding, with schoolwork consuming a student's time and energy.

We recommend that you continue participating in activities that contribute to your well-being, satisfaction, and success. Various student wellness services and events cater to your professional and personal wellness needs. Take advantage of these resources to enhance your overall health and happiness.

Stress Management and Counselling Services

If you're feeling overwhelmed, feel free to reach out to Student Affairs for support. We can direct you to the appropriate services to help you deal with stress, anxiety, depression, or any personal issues affecting your well-being and job performance.

Duke-NUS/NUS Support Resources

Office	Contact Information	More Information
Student Affairs	Duke-NUS Medical School 8 College Road, Level 4 Singapore 169857	If you need advice, a listening ear or to better understand what resources are available to you, contact the Student Affairs team: Dr Ng Yee Sien Associate Dean, Student Affairs ng.yee.sien@duke-nus.edu.sg Dr Attilio Rapisarda Lead, Student Personal Development and Support attilio.rapisarda@duke-nus.edu.sg Dr Shan Koh Bundgaard Lead, Student Academic Development shankoh@duke-nus.edu.sg Muhammad Yusuf Student Support Manager +65 6601 3145 yusuf.rahman@duke-nus.edu.sg
NUS University Counselling Services (UCS)	University Health Centre 20 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Level 2 +65 6516 7777 (24-hr Lifeline) +65 6516 2376 (for bookings) uhc_counselling@nus.edu.sg http://nus.edu.sg/uhc/services/mental-health/student.html	UCS is available to provide support for mental health concerns. You can make an appointment or walk-in to meet with an on-call counsellor or psychologist during office hours (Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm).
NUS Care Unit (NCU)	NCU is here to lend a helping hand: +65 6601 4000 (24-hour helpline) ncu_help@nus.edu.sg https://care.nus.edu.sg/	If you or someone you know has experienced sexual misconduct of any kind, you can reach out to the NUS Care Unit for support.
Duke-NUS Student Coverage		Duke-NUS students are covered under: NUS Group Insurance Scheme Medical Protection Society - Student Membership Medical Malpractice/Professional Indemnity Insurance

Emergency Contact

Office	Contact Information
SCDF Emergency Medical Service (EMS)	995 (24-hrs)
National Care Hotline	1800 202 6868 (24-hrs)
Institute of Mental Health (IMH)	+65 6389 2222 (24-hrs) +65 6389 2003 / +65 6389 2004 (Admissions) https://www.imh.com.sg/contact-us
Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)	1800 221 4444 (24-hrs) https://www.sos.org.sg

3 GOOD THINGS

Taking the time to appreciate a few things that you are thankful for or that have gone well in your day can positively impact your mood, enhance your connections with others, and lower the risk of burnout. According to Dr. Bryan Sexton, the Director of the Patient Safety Center at Duke University Health System, it's that easy! Why not give it a go?

What are three things that went well for you today?
What was your role in making it happen?
How did this good thing make you feel?

Giving back is good medicine

Did you know that being kind to others can improve your well-being? Martin Seligman, known as the Father of Positive Psychology, found that you can boost your mood for up to eight weeks after performing an act of kindness. So, the next time you volunteer for one of the Duke-NUS charities or smile at someone, enjoy the bonus of a happier mood.