For the last five years, medical residents have consistently named work-life balance, time pressure and a fear of failure as their biggest challenges, and 2023 is no different, according to Medscape's 2023 "Residents Lifestyle & Happiness Report," published Oct. 17.
Here are the biggest challenges faced by residents this year:
1. Work and life balance: 33%
2. Dealing with the time pressure/demands on time: 22%
3. Fear of failure or making a serious mistake: 15%
4. Debt: 10%
5. Dealing with stress: 8%
6. Developing the clinical skills required by specialty: 7%