Abstract

It is a matter of fact that the high demands and pressure of medical school and pre-residency entrance tests pose a tremendous challenge to the personal wellbeing for the physicians in training which leads to high rates of anxiety, burnout, decreased attention, increased incidence of errors, negligence and depression.

Keywords: Depression Medical Students Graduates USMLE India

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