Leanne
Purcell,
BS
Osteopathic Medical Student-III
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Leanne Purcell is a Villanova University graduate and current medical student at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, pursuing a career in pediatrics. Before starting medical school, she worked as a clinical research coordinator at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and as a medical scribe at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. A proud Make-A-Wish alum, Leanne now serves on the Young Professionals Board and as a wish granter for the Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley chapter.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Research on volunteerism has been shown to increase happiness in medical students; improve self-esteem, self-efficacy, and social connectedness; lead to better well-being; improve physical well-being, decrease stress, and improve overall quality of life in general adult populations. Volunteerism also creates fellowship and fosters community connections. Thus, volunteerism helps to address the wellness of the healthcare team (quadruple aim of healthcare), and bring future healthcare professionals closer to the populations they aim to serve. An IPE module focused on volunteerism, including PCOM…