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COUNSELLING
Dentistry is a demanding profession. Being a dental student is not always easy; it requires a strict regimen of studying, lectures, labs and problem solving. Coping with stress is an essential part of pracicing dentistry and the process begins in dental school.
At Western's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, a number of services are available offering personal and professional counselling, to prevent stress or other problems from becoming overwhelming. The Student Affairs Office has staff available for personal counselling, discussion of problems, careeer planning etc. Seeking counselling does not jepordize a student's standing in the program and is held in strict confidence. If referral to another professional is required, the staff will assist in the arrangements. Assistance is also available through the Office of the Associate Dean, Admissions and Student Affairs, in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. During the Orientation Program, new dental students are given an Orientation Handbook listing other campus units that provide support services (e.g. Student Development Centre, Student Health Services, Ombodsperson, Campus Ministry Centre, etc.).
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