Year: 2009
Type: article
Abstract: Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. -Albert EinsteinAnyone who has been accepted into medical school has survived one of the most competitive academic admission processes-a process that is only an introduction to further competition.What effect does this continuous competition have on the health of medical students and residents?Mindful of the dictum, "Physician heal thyself," how well is the medical profession modeling self-awareness and healthy practices?In particular, what measures should a profession rife with driven, competitive personality types take to safeguard the health of those providing health care?
Source: The AMA Journal of Ethic
Author: Sundeep Jayaprabhu
Institutions: Saint Louis University, Texas A&M University
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W175030489