ADVANCED LECTURER SERIES

Physician Wellness through the Transcendental MeditationCourse at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 

with Carla Brown, EdD, Duncan Brown, MA, and Jim Bray, MD

Sunday, December 14, 2025

5–6 pm PT/ 8–9 pm ET on Zoom

Join us for an insightful and fascinating presentation with Certified TM^® Teachers Carla Brown, EdD, and Duncan Brown, MA. The Browns have directed a TM elective course for academic credit at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, helping medical students manage stress since 2014.

They will be joined by Jim Bray, MD, a retired OB/GYN physician, who has worked closely with the Browns since 2012. As an alumnus and colleague at Loyola Stritch, he introduced the TM technique to the deans and faculty and has provided invaluable support to the program at every stage. Dr. Bray will describe his journey and motivation in introducing his colleagues to TM.

Carla Brown, EdD • Duncan Brown, MA • Jim Bray, MD

The Browns and Dr. Bray will describe the results of the program, published in a book chapter they wrote entitled A Larger Lens: Medical Students Benefit from Consciousness-Based Self-Care. These results include:

1. Students’ most pressing challenges—stress and anxiety—decreased with the TM technique.

2. Students found:

• Greater mental clarity and improved focus
• Increased resilience, energy, stamina, and efficiency
• Increased confidence, sense of control, and adaptability
• Increased emotional stability, compassion, and empathy
• Improved memory, recall, learning, and ability to synthesize
• Improved sleep
• Improved relationships and teamwork

3. Students reported 2-5 hours of additional productive time each day.

For more information:

• Learn about the Loyola Stritch School elective.
• Watch Carla and Duncan Brown’s story in this short video.

Sunday, December 14, 8:00–9:00 pm ET

To join by phone, dial 669-444-9171 and enter the meeting ID: 811 3885 0215.

Note: If you would like to enjoy a 20-minute group meditation, please join the meeting at 7:30 pm ET.

The schedule of the Advanced Lecturers series is available in the TM App, under Events > Online Events. You may also view the upcoming schedule on the EnjoyTM.org website.

We look forward to having you join us!