Beneath the white coat: decoding stress among Indian medical postgraduates

Arjun Ganesh; B. Mohan Choudhary

doi:10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20242413

Authors

Arjun Ganesh Department of Orthopaedics, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Porur, Chennai, India
B. Mohan Choudhary Department of Orthopaedics, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Porur, Chennai, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20242413

Keywords:

Indian medical, Stress, Postgraduates

Abstract

Stress among medical postgraduates in India has reached alarming levels, with significant implications for individual well-being and the healthcare system. This review aims to explore the multifaceted nature of stress among Indian medical postgraduates, encompassing factors such as increasing suicide rates among doctors, senior toxicity, loss of quality doctors, and its role in doctor migration. Through an analysis of recent articles from reputable journals, this review examines the prevalence, causes, manifestations, and consequences of stress in this population, alongside strategies for mitigation and intervention.

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