Infographic: Gains, Setbacks in Medical Students’ Lifestyles

It’s not easy for a medical student to find time to do much other than attend class and study, and the pace has long taken a toll. But there are gains to report. Most med students responding to a recent Medscape survey said they exercise often and get reasonably decent sleep. On the flip side, hours for relaxing with friends or dating remain in short supply.
This glimpse is just part of our examination of academic life–social life balance in medical schools. To learn more, check out the Medscape Medical Student Lifestyle Report 2024.
Medscape Medical Student Lifestyle Report 2024
 
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