Name: Juliana Byanyima
Year of Study: MS1
Why wellness is important to me: We are not our true selves when we are unwell. The times in which I have struggled with my physical, mental, and/or emotional wellbeing have also been the times in which I struggled to be a good friend, family member, and student. Taking care of my overall health allows me to be fully present in my life and the lives of my loved ones.
Why I'm on the committee: Medical school is challenging, and we cannot get through it with hard work and grit alone. I joined the wellness committee because I believe that centering wellness will make for a more enriching and rewarding medical school experience. I also love the bond that my class has built, and I want to help maintain and strengthen it over the next four years!
Fun Fact: I looooove bread, especially bagels, chapati, and naan!