What stressors and energizers do PhD students in medicine identify for their work: A qualitative inquiry.

Rashmi A Kusurkar Ulviye Isik Stéphanie M E van der Burgt Wouters Anouk Marianne Mak-van der Vossen

Published in: Medical teacher (2021)

Optimal challenges, resources and supervision, autonomy and good relationships at work are perceived as energizers. Challenges in research beyond capability, limitations in resources, not being valued, autonomy restriction and poor relationships at work are perceived as stressors in PhD work.

Keyphrases

social support
depressive symptoms
physical activity
mental health
high school