Introduction of Time and Stress Management Workshop in 1st Year Medical Students: Perception of Students

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 5

Abstract

Objective: One of the major reasons of stress specially among medical students is lack of proper time management. If stress and time mismanagement are not taken care of, it may lead to psychological disturbances, leading to poor academic performance among students. Stress and time workshop was designed and implemented in first year bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery students. Methods: Time and stress management workshop was conducted among Ist MBBS medical students in 2012 and 2013 consecutively for two batches. Workshop included time and stress management modules as well as presentation and tips for proper stress and time management. Results: Students felt that content and presentation of workshop was excellent. Students found the workshop very useful. All students suggested that such workshops should be conducted every year. Conclusion: It can be concluded that time and stress management workshop is very useful and should be conducted very often for medical students.

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Dr. Shaista Saiyad

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Dr. Shaista Saiyad (2014). Introduction of Time and Stress Management Workshop in 1st Year Medical Students: Perception of Students. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 2(5), 1023-1029. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-205900