Introduction

In the following sections and chapters you’ll find information on learning, wellbeing, involvement, support, and more. You can navigate through this guide by using the table of contents, which you can find on the left side bar under the content drop-down.

This guide is not meant to be read cover to cover, but instead to be referenced when you find yourself in need of assistance. We recognize that you and your classmates have unique background and perspective. While we realize that all of the material covered may not be applicable to you, it is our hope that you will find useful information that can aid you throughout your studies with the School of Dentistry. We encourage you to engage with the content now, and to revisit it as needed as you complete your program.

How to navigate through the guide:

• Select the down arrow next to CONTENTS in the upper left corner of this page. Under each section heading (Academic Success, Wellbeing, etc.), there are chapters related to each section. To access those, select the “+” icon next to the section header, then select the chapter of your choosing.
• You can also navigate from chapter to chapter using the arrows at the bottom of each page.

We want this guide to be as helpful and user-friendly as possible, so if you have suggestions for making it better, you are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Kristin Shingler (kshingle@umn.edu) or Shannon Gilligan Wehr (gill0391@umn.edu). If you would like to share a quote or have your voice included through a video, we would happily accept new submissions.

A special thank you goes out to Dr. Erin Malone from the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine for inspiring some of the sections of this guide by way of the Vet Med Well-Being Handbook.

-Dr. Kristin Shingler & Shannon Gilligan Wehr