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Understanding Reasons for Electing Gap Years between Undergraduate Education and Medical School and the Impact of Gap Years on the Student Experience of Medical Education

Gap years have grown in popularity among students attempting to go to medical school in recent years. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), more than half of matriculated students now have taken time off between their undergraduate studies and medical school. Although man...

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Published in:Advances in physiology education 2021-12, Vol.45 (4), p.886-894
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Medical Students
Motivation
Professional Identity
Reflection
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Scheduling
Stress Management
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Teamwork
Time Management
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