Emotional disorders such as anxiety, stress, and even burnout have been detected in medical students during their training. This study investigates the occurrence of such disorders in 18 Brazilian students over the course of their six years in medical school. In addition to a socio-demographic questionnaire, various evaluation instruments were applied (Idate, MBI, BAI, and ISE), once or several times in subsequent years. According to the findings, disorders were more intense in the third and fourth years. The feeling of personal fulfillment increased during the course, as did attitudes of dehumanization. Meanwhile, emotional exhaustion decreased at the end of the course. We recommend further research on the strongest pressure factors, especially those related to the third and fourth years, in order to modify them or minimize their consequences for students. In addition, the disciplines in medical school that foster greater knowledge of the human being and thus attitudes of humanization should be implemented and/or receive greater emphasis. The course focus should be based not only on technical training and development of skills, but especially on knowledge of human beings and interpersonal and affective relations.
Students, Medical; Stress; Burnout, professional; Anxiety; Depression; Medical education
