Reflections of Graduating Medical Students: A Photo-Elicitation Study

Medical school is associated with increased mental health morbidity that can result in professional burnout. To explore the sources of stress and means of coping for medical students, the photo-elicitation method was utilized, with interviews being conducted. The commonly discussed stressors include...

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Autores principales: Wilson, Robert, Varshney, Karan, Petrera, Matteo, Hoff, Nathan, Thiel, Vanessa, Frasso, Rosemary
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer US 2023
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Short Communication
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9933809/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36811080
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40670-023-01758-3
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Sumario:Medical school is associated with increased mental health morbidity that can result in professional burnout. To explore the sources of stress and means of coping for medical students, the photo-elicitation method was utilized, with interviews being conducted. The commonly discussed stressors included the presence of academic stress, difficulty relating to peers outside of medicine, frustration, feelings of helplessness and under-preparedness, imposter syndrome, and competition. Coping themes included camaraderie, interpersonal relationships, and wellness activities such as diet and exercise. Medical students are exposed to unique stressors, and as a result, students develop coping strategies throughout their studies. Further research is needed to identify how to better support students. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40670-023-01758-3.

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