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In this controlled study, medical students participating in a Mind-Body Medicine elective had higher initial anxiety before the course than non-participating students. Anxiety in the Mind-Body Medicine participants declined significantly during the course. After the course, anxiety levels in participating students were the same as the control group. Decreased anxiety levels were sustained for 3 months following the conclusion of the course.