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. 1993 Jul;96(7):34-7.

Understanding the impaired medical student

J S Samkoff
  • PMID: 8414600

Understanding the impaired medical student

J S Samkoff. Pa Med. 1993 Jul.

Abstract

Medical students encounter some of the stressors of their chosen profession even before receiving their medical degree, and unfortunately they sometimes turn to alcohol and drugs as an escape. This article outlines the stressors of medical school and their impact on students, and offers resources to avoid becoming a victim of impairment.

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