Table 3.
Greatest stressors facing medical students based on responses to an open-ended question.
| Theme | Number of students who mentioned the theme in their response |
|---|---|
| Medical school workload | 333 |
| Performance pressure | 306 |
| Medical school structure, administration, and faculty | 73 |
| Time constraints and lack of balance | 285 |
| Peer relations and social environment | 102 |
| Negative health impact of school | 38 |
| Career planning and concerns about the future | 93 |
| Financial concerns | 147 |