This study seeks to demonstrate the feasibility of mindfulness training in surgical Interns while simultaneously providing objective pilot data on the effectiveness of mindfulness training in a randomized, controlled setting. In-coming surgical Interns will be recruited, randomized to mindfulness training or an active control group and undergo psychologic, physiologic, neurocognitive, neuroanatomic and performance assessments at baseline, post-intervention and one year later. Data will inform sample size calculations for subsequent, adequately-powered RCTs and will guide the creation of a feasible formal training model. Moreover, results could significantly impact formal medical training, the mental health of providers at every level, and the overall quality of patient care.