Academic Load Research Articles

Factors associated with sleep disorders among Health College Students in the Southwestern Region of Saudi Arabia

Background: Due to their extended intensive study schedules, clinical duties, and high academic loads, health college students, especially medical students, are a section of the population that is more susceptible to sleep disturbances. The present study aimed to estimate the frequency and assess the factors associated with sleep disorders among health college students at Jazan University. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a validated questionnaire distributed among the health college students at Jazan University. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software version 20. Descriptive statistics, chi-square, and t-tests were employed for data analysis. Results: The study involved 764 participants, with an average age of 21.58 ± 2.12. The majority of the participants were females, accounting for 57% of the total sample. Almost half of the participants (49%) experienced at least one sleep disorder, with narcolepsy being the most prevalent sleep disorder among participants representing 36%. Being a Female gender, consuming caffeine, chewing Khat, spending more time on electronic devices, engaging in physical activity less the 2 hours before sleep with decreased hours of daily sleep, and sleeping at a later time were statistically associated with an increased likelihood of experiencing at least one sleep disorders (p =

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERS: THE EXPERIENCE OF UTRECHT UNIVERSITY (THE NETHERLANDS)

The problem of developing managerial leadership potential for higher education, which acts as a direct catalyst for the organization of quality educational services in Ukraine and increasing the competitiveness of national higher education institutions, remains a priority at the stage of Ukraine's integration into the European Union. The article first examines the issue of professional training of educational leaders and managers in the field of higher education on the example of Utrecht University (the Kingdom of the Netherlands). Taking into account the review of previous studies carried out in the national space, as well as the study of relevant continental European sources, the data on the Dutch higher education system are updated. Based on the analysis of specialized legislation in the field of higher education and relevant institutional acts, the approaches to master's training in the Netherlands are characterized, the key among which is interdisciplinary. It is found that master's programmes are offered at research universities and universities of applied sciences; their duration varies from 1 to 4 years and ranges from 60 to 240 ECTS credits. It has been found that the undisputed trend in master's training is the uniqueness of educational programmes that correspond to the mission and vision of universities. It is established that among the offers on the market of educational services that further offer professional activities in the field of higher education management, there are master's degree programmes in pedagogy, management, art, administration and management, sociology, psychology, etc. The profiles of educational programmes of the University of Utrecht, in particular, specialties with a diverse academic load, which offer graduates after successful graduation positions in the Government of the Netherlands, sectors dealing with education, the Dutch Education Inspectorate, non-governmental educational organizations, as developers and reformers of educational policies, are considered.

COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF DENTAL HEALTH IN MEDICAL STUDENTS

Students are a significant part of young people who are characterized by an active lifestyle, an enhanced psycho-emotional state, an increased academic load, often leading to deteriorated health. The state of dental health of students and the need for specialized care are of particular interest. The purpose of the study is a comprehensive assessment of dental students' dental status and determination of the need for specialized care. Material and methods. 50 dental students (19 men and 31 women) of Kazan universities aged 18–33 years were examined. A clinical dental examination of students was conducted, the results of which were recorded in a purposely designed "Dental examination card of a student". Study results. 4 students (8%) with intact hard tooth tissues were identified. The proportion of students who need oral cavity sanitation was 50%, 36% of them need endodontic treatment. The intensity of caries according to the CFE index in girls was 5.34±0.2 points, in boys – 6.01±0.7 points. Gum condition according to index (GI) of H. Loe and S. Silness = 1.4+0.11 points. In the course of assessing the severity of functional disorders on the part of the masticatory apparatus, an express method was used – the Hamburg examination (2000), which revealed the percentage (60%) of dysfunctions on the part of the ­temporomandibular joint. Violations in occlusal ratios of varying severity were detected in a quarter of the examined. The percentage of examined patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction was 60%, the ratio of frontal teeth in the sagittal plane – disocclusion – 26%, reverse incisal disocclusion was 2%, deep incisal occlusion – 20%. Conclusions. The results of the survey revealed the need of students in dental (including orthodontic) curation.

Prolonged chronic academic stress and its relationship with cytokine dysregulation in health science students.

To evaluate the effect of academic stress on the production of cytokines IL-6, TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-10 in Morphology students in the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Universidad del Cauca during an academic period. A descriptive longitudinal study was carried out with a population of 78 students studying Morphology, among the subjects with the highest academic load in the Physiotherapy, Medicine, Nursing and Phonoaudiology programs in the Faculty. Academic stress was assessed in the students by applying the Academic Stress Questionnaire (ASQ), and through quantification of the IL-6, TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-10 cytokines using the ELISA (Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) technique in three "moments" of the academic semester: Moment 1: beginning of the academic semester; Moment 2: week of evaluations of 70% of the semester; Moment 3: week of final exams. The students perceived stress as "normal" at Moment 1, while at Moments 2 and 3 it was perceived as "quite a lot", with percentages of 48.7% and 50%, respectively. The predominant stressors were: "methodological deficiencies", "academic overload", and "exams", for the three moments of the study. "Physical exhaustion" was the most prevalent stress response at all three moments, followed by "irascible behaviour" (Moment 2 and 3), and "sleep disturbances" (Moment 3). To cope with the stress, the students resorted mainly to "planning and management of personal resources" in the three moments of the study. A progressive increase in the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-6 and TNF-α and a decrease in IL-10 were observed at all three moments. A correlation was found between some questions belonging to the "methodological deficiencies", "beliefs about performance", "sleep disturbances", "physical exhaustion" and "irascible behaviour" dimensions with IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α and IL. -10. The morphology students suffer increased stress indicators (perceived stress and pro-inflammatory cytokines) throughout the academic period. The "methodological deficiencies", "academic overload" and "exams" stressors, together with "physical exhaustion", "sleep disturbances" and "irascible behaviour", possibly influence the production of the IL-6, TNF-α and IL-10 cytokines.

Academic Load of Students and its Impact on Parents Psychological Stress, Anxiety and Depression

Academic Load of Students and its Impact on Parents Psychological Stress, Anxiety and Depression

The Relationship Between Mental Fatigue and Shooting Performance Over the Course of a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Basketball Season.

Daub, BD, McLean, BD, Heishman, AD, Peak, KM, and Coutts, AJ. The relationship between mental fatigue and shooting performance over the course of a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I basketball season. J Strength Cond Res 38(2): 334-341, 2024-The aim of this investigation was to examine the presence of mental fatigue and concurrent changes in shooting performance across various experimental weeks throughout a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball season. Fifteen elite male NCAA Division I collegiate basketball players (age 20.2 ± 1.2 years, height 199.3 ± 7.1 cm, and body mass 93.1 ± 8.6 kg) volunteered for this study. Mental fatigue and basketball shooting performance was evaluated at 4 timepoints with varying seasonal demands: high game volume (GAME), high academic load (ACADEMIC), no games and no academic load (PRACTICE), and standard number of games and academic requirements (TYPICAL). Subjective mental fatigue increased significantly ( p ≤ 0.05) from Pre to Post brief psychomotor vigilance test (PVT-B) measurements at the end of the ACADEMIC week ( p = 0.002, d = 1.51) and from beginning to end of the ACADEMIC week ( p < 0.001, d = 2.21). Ratings of mental effort were significantly increased during the ACADEMIC week ( p < 0.001, d = 1.67). Recovery stress questionnaire (REST-Q) showed significant differences between week GAME and ACADEMIC with an increase in Social Stress ( p = 0.001, d = 0.84), Fatigue ( p = 0.021, d = 1.12), Disturbed Breaks ( p = 0.024, d = 0.57), and Emotional Exhaustion ( p = 0.035, d = 0.75). Lower shooting performance was observed during the ACADEMIC week from Pre to Post ( p = 0.009, d = 0.35) and higher scores Pre to Post in the TYPICAL week ( p = 0.008, d = 0.25). Basketball shooting performance was significantly reduced after increased levels of mental fatigue stemming from added academic stress. In addition, an increase in sport-specific training or games had no effect on subsequent basketball shooting performance. Special consideration should be given by coaches around examination periods because the existence of academic stressors can influence basketball shooting performance.

Hygienic assessment of sanitary and epidemiological well-being in modern urban educational institutions

Introduction. The restructuring of general education has led to the problem of overcrowding of schools, which in turn has caused the formation of a number of hygiene problems. Despite the active material and technical equipment of urban schools, the relevance of maintaining safe teaching conditions remains in general education. &#x0D; Materials and methods. The assessment of sanitary and epidemiological well-being in ten urban educational institutions was carried out according to the methodology of the Federal State Educational Institution ROSHUMZ-34-2016 “Algorithm for determining the level of sanitary and epidemiological &#x0D; well-being of an educational institution”. The intensification of the educational process was assessed according to the Federal Law ROSHUMZ-16-2015 “Hygienic assessment of the intensity of students’ learning activities”. &#x0D; Results. The leading factors that worsen the sanitary and epidemiological state of urban educational institutions were non-compliant with the hygienic requirements of the school environment and its premises, material and technical equipment, microclimate, lighting and the mode of management of training. The duration of extracurricular activities exceeded the standards by 1.8 times. In urban schools, the intensity of the educational process (class 3.1) was formed due to intellectual, sensory loads, monotony and the mode of academic work (class 3.1). It is necessary to regulate the volume of the academic load and introduce methods that allow quantifying the intensification of the educational process by analyzing the intensity of educational work. &#x0D; Limitations. The study on the assessment of the sanitary and epidemiological well-being in urban educational institutions was limited by the fact that the sample was represented by 10 urban schools, which does not allow them to be fully extrapolated to the total population of urban students. At the same time, the new type of schools included in the research with a design capacity of 1300 people could improve the indicators of sanitary and epidemiological safety, since modern newly built schools had good and new equipment, whereas in cities there are schools of the old type, where the learning conditions, the material and technical fund can be much worse. &#x0D; Conclusion. The data obtained emphasize the urgency of the need for continuous monitoring of educating conditions and the management of the educational process, taking into account modern risks that contribute to reducing the sanitary and epidemiological well-being in urban schools.

Factors Affecting Patterns of Fast Food Consumption in Students of Medical Study Program Faculty of Medicine Tanjungpura University

Medical students who are in their late teens and are affected by high stress due to academic loads experience changes in nutritional intake behavior, namely changes in eating patterns with a tendency to consume fast food (fast food). The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence fast food consumption patterns in students of the Medical Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Tanjungpura University. This study uses a type of observational analytic research with a cross-sectional design. This study used data on weight and height measurements, a 3x24-hour Food Record, and a questionnaire on 46 students of the Medical Study Program class of 2022. The results showed low consumption of calories, protein and carbohydrates, and high consumption of fat. The overall average intake of energy, fat and carbohydrates is normal, while protein intake is low. There is no effect of all variables on consumption of energy, protein, fat, carbohydrates, and nutritional status. However, action on fast food has a significant effect on energy consumption. Students often consume fast food which is processed by frying process. Low protein intake and high fat consumption indicate the need for education for food selection in reducing the negative impact on the health of medical students.&#x0D; Keywords: Fast food, medical students, consumption patterns, factors

The role of physical education classes at the Medical University in the fight against neuropsychiatric overstrain

Relevance: in modern society, people are increasingly faced with the problem of overexertion associated with an intense lifestyle, stress and time constraints. This affects their psychoemotional state, physical activity and general health. This problem is especially relevant for students of the medical university studying in their first years: high academic load, the need to spend more time preparing for classes, lack of sleep, difficulties with organizing the daily routine, lead to the formation of affective and asthenic disorders.The purpose of the study: to analyze the influence of physical culture on the psycho-emotional and physical condition of students of the medical university; to study the physiological mechanisms for improving performance after physical education; to give recommendations that will help combat overstrain during classes.Research methods and organization: 112 people studying at the Kirov State Medical University took part in the online testing. The object of testing was the 1st year students of the specialty "Medicine" and "Pediatrics" aged 18 to 21 (18.0 ± 0.9) years. Of these, 64.3% are girls, 35.7% are boys. The assessment of neuropsychiatric stress was carried out according to the method of T.A. Nemchin, and included 30 characteristics divided into three degrees of severity. To assess the statistical significance when comparing indicators between groups, the chi-square criterion (Pearson's criterion of agreement) was used.Conclusion: Based on the survey data, we can conclude that physical education classes really reduce the level of neuropsychiatric stress and contribute to an increase in mood, self-confidence, and positively affect the accuracy and speed of movements

Assessing Stress Levels and Influencing Factors for Faculty in Higher Education Institutions: A Case Study in Visakhapatnam of Andhra Pradesh

Stress is common among faculty during their college work. They can often experience high levels of stress because they frequently encounter various challenges at their workplace that can negatively affect their academic performance and general health. However, familiar sources of stress among faculty working in higher education sectors have not been clearly defined. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the familiar sources of stress among them in the region of Visakhapatnam. One of the northeastern coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh belongs to south India. This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study. The convenience sample included 85 faculties working in various higher education colleges in Visakhapatnam. The Faculty Stress Index (FSI) was used to describe the sources of stress from four domains: academic load, financial concerns, personal problems, and interface worries. The majority (60%) of the participants were aged between 31 and 60. The primary source of stress was academic load and interface teaching and research responsibilities (M = 3.74, SD = 1.156), followed by financial worries (M = 3.73, SD = 1.285), lack of appreciation regarding their contributions (M =3.61, SD = 1.319), and personal problems to excel in teaching evaluations (M = 2.75, SD = 1.272). The faculty’s stress resulting from their academic load was higher than the other sources of stress, and it was related to a large number of materials like targeted assignments, extended working hours, or other research-related works required for faculty. It is suggested to create a positive and supportive work environment at the workplace, implement strategies for workload management, and professional development opportunities.

Prevalence of Insomnia and Factors Influencing Its Incidence in Students of Tbilisi State Medical University: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Sleep is essential for overall health and well-being, however, medical students often face challenges in the form of insomnia or sleep-related disorders. This cross-sectional study investigates the factors influencing the incidence of insomnia in medical students at Tbilisi State Medical University during the 2022-2023 academic year. Using an online questionnaire, data was collected from 174 respondents with self-reported insomnia, and processed with spreadsheet software. The questionnaire collected demographic information, and data regarding sleeping patterns, and asked respondents to choose 'yes' or 'no' for each factor and its effect on their self-reported insomnia. After applying inclusion and exclusion factors, 122 responses were used for analysis. A chi-square analysis was conducted to verify the statistical significance of the data (p = 0.002002).The study revealed a high prevalence of 70.11% of respondents reporting sleeping difficulties. A total of 71.30% of respondents reported excessive workload as the most significant factor contributing to the incidence of their insomnia. Sixty-eight percentof respondents reported mental health issues(including anxiety and depression), and 65.5% reported improper sleep hygiene (including daytime napping and irregular sleep schedules) to play a role in the incidence of their insomnia. Social media and entertainment platform usage (59.8%) and stimulant consumption (48.4%) were comparatively less prominent but still noteworthy contributors to insomnia. The study also found that the majority of respondents (59.8%) experience onset-related insomnia, while 40.4% experience maintenance-related insomnia.This study found excessive workload to be the factor that most influenced the incidence of insomnia in medical students at Tbilisi State Medical University. This can be attributed to the increased academic load a medical student has to face and the worry about academic performance.Proper sleep hygiene, mental health support, and workload adjustments are suggested to decrease the incidence of insomnia among medical students at Tbilisi State Medical University.

Research on the Impact of the Double Reduction Policy on Education Equality

A nations destiny is largely determined by its educational system. Transformations in academic achievement are, therefore, essential throughout the entire procedure. A promising option by the Chinese government termed Double Reduction, promulgated in July 2021, aims to help minimize Chinese families' strain of studying. Campuses and instructors have strengthened their attempts to guarantee that the decrease in academic load does not lead to a fall in academic attainment. There has yet to be any thorough analysis of how the Double Reduction Policy would affect the standard of teaching, though, because it will not take effect for a long time from now. This paper examines the potential and difficulties the double reduction backdrop presents on high-quality education. In response to the academic work on double reduction, this paper finds that the double reduction strategy is an effective effort to ensure rural students consent in education. This paper finds that in a way, the educational achievement gap between China's rural and urban areas has been closed due to the double reduction strategy.

Portraying Students’ Emotions in English Conversation Clubs at a Colombian University

Emotions are ubiquitous and permeate all aspects of human life, including language learning. However, little attention has been paid to emotions in the ELT curriculum, let alone in the design and implementation of conversations clubs. In this article, we share the qualitative results of a mixed-method study on students’ emotions while participating in a conversation club at a public university in Colombia. Findings show an ample range of students’ emotions, factors commonly associated with these emotions such as academic load and personal life, and the connections of emotions with students’ language learning processes. This study identifies how emotions can facilitate or interfere with language learning, highlights the importance of emotions in the development of oral skills in the context of conversation clubs, and contributes to the understanding of the language learner from a holistic perspective in the field of Applied Linguistics.

Portraying Students’ Emotions in English Conversation Clubs at a Colombian University

Emotions are ubiquitous and permeate all aspects of human life, including language learning. However, little attention has been paid to emotions in the ELT curriculum, let alone in the design and implementation of conversations clubs. In this article, we share the qualitative results of a mixed-method study on students’ emotions while participating in a conversation club at a public university in Colombia. Findings show an ample range of students’ emotions, factors commonly associated with these emotions such as academic load and personal life, and the connections of emotions with students’ language learning processes. This study identifies how emotions can facilitate or interfere with language learning, highlights the importance of emotions in the development of oral skills in the context of conversation clubs, and contributes to the understanding of the language learner from a holistic perspective in the field of Applied Linguistics.

Critical Thinking, Generalized Anxiety in Satisfaction with Studies: The Mediating Role of Academic Self-Efficacy in Medical Students.

The academic and emotional challenges faced by medical students can affect critical thinking and may also contribute to the development of increased generalized anxiety. Similarly, critical thinking and generalized anxiety can impact study satisfaction through the mediating mechanism of academic self-efficacy. The aim of this study was to assess the mediating role of academic self-efficacy between critical thinking and generalized anxiety in study satisfaction among medical students. A cross-sectional and explanatory study was conducted involving 259 Peruvian medical students aged between 18 and 35 (M = 20.29, SD = 2.84). The evaluation was based on self-reported questionnaires covering critical thinking, generalized anxiety, academic self-efficacy, and study satisfaction. Furthermore, a structural equation modeling (SEM) and mediation approach was employed to examine the relationships between variables. The results showed an adequate fit of the model [χ2 (87) = 155, p < 0.001, CFI = 0.93, TLI = 0.92, RMSEA = 0.05 (CI: 0.04-0.07), SRMR = 0.07], demonstrating the impact of critical thinking and generalized anxiety. It was confirmed that academic self-efficacy has a positive effect on study satisfaction. Moreover, the mediating role of academic self-efficacy was confirmed between critical thinking and study satisfaction, as well as between generalized anxiety and study satisfaction. Due to the high academic load on medical students, academic self-efficacy plays a mediating role in the relationship between critical thinking, generalized anxiety, and satisfaction with studies. The development of educational strategies will help to promote critical thinking and academic self-efficacy, as well as provide support to students with generalized anxiety, to enhance study satisfaction.

Washback Effects on English Language Learning and Teaching at Aden University

This quantitative study investigated the topic of washback, drawing language educators’ and assessors’ attention to the irreducible importance of feedback for learners. Besides discussing key concepts such as language testing, feedback, washback, and backwash, it investigated the washback effects on (a) developing students' language skills and motivation and (b) teachers' techniques and materials. Questionnaires were used to collect data from 42 English language teachers and 200 students in two departments of English and Translation at the Faculty of Languages and Translation, University of Aden in Yemen. Findings revealed positive effects of washback on the (a) development of students' language skills, abilities, and motivation and (b) teaching techniques and materials. The study generally showed that the faculty members, because of academic loads, only sometimes give their students individual feedback on areas of weakness, and they believe they should not shoulder this burden alone. This provides an amalgam of ideas for more effective teacher-made test washback, considering the teaching loads and training on tests and washback and their effects on learning and teaching English in an Arab context.

Hemşirelik Öğrencilerinde Stresle İlgili Faktörlerin Değerlendirilmesi

Introduction: It is commonly accepted that educational stress affects students' academic achievement, self-esteem, and coping efficacy, which can lead to changes in physiological and psychological health. Nursing students experience greater stress related to the intensity and complexity of nursing programs, including academic, clinical, and personal stressors than students in other health-related fields. Aim: To investigate undergraduate nursing students’ stress levels and factors affecting these during their education. Materials and methods: This was a descriptive and cross-sectional study involving 319 students. A Sociodemographic Characteristics Form and the Student Nurse Stress Index (SNSI) were used for data collection. The Cronbach alpha coefficient of the scale was 0.86. Results: Of the participants, 26.6% were in the third year of study, 67.4% were female and 55.5% of the students thought of themselves as moderately successful academically. The overall SNSI mean score was 43.85±10.58 (min=15, max=75). According to the analysis, there was a statistically significant difference between some of the students’ sociodemographic features and the Student Nurse Stress Index mean scores. The students' academic year was directly associated with stress levels (p &lt; 0.05). The academic load was the most common source of stress reported by students. Conclusion and suggestions: It was found that the stress levels of the senior students were higher than those of other students. Nursing students' mental health must be protected to continue to provide adequate care and treatment to patients. Stress management interventions should be provided, especially in the final year of study, when the students experience the most intense stress.

ChatGPT for Teachers: Practical Examples for Utilizing Artificial Intelligence for Educational Purposes

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI), specifically ChatGPT, has the potential to revolutionize medical education by acting as an interactive virtual tutor and personalized learning assistant. It may help both teachers and students in various ways. Objective: The objective of this article is to provide practical examples of the utilization of ChatGPT for educational purposes in the context of teaching. Materials and Methods: The article presents various scenarios and applications where ChatGPT can be effectively employed by teachers. These examples are based on real-world experiences and observations, showcasing the potential of AI in enhancing educational practices. Results: The article demonstrates how ChatGPT can serve as a valuable tool for teachers in preparation of presentation slide, formulating essay-type, multiple choice, and viva questions, answering students’ queries, making customized content for students according to comprehension capability, evaluation of answers, creating case vignette, plan a lesson, or create contents for blended learning. Conclusion: The findings of this article emphasize the practical implications and benefits of utilizing ChatGPT for educational purposes. Teachers who are overburdened with academic loads can take help from the program. However, teachers must use it with caution as the content created by ChatGPT may have errors or have scientific inaccuracy. Future research should focus on exploring the long-term effects and pedagogical strategies for effective implementation of ChatGPT in educational settings.

Depressive symptomatology in medical students in Chiapas, Mexico

Depression is a common mental disorder that can significantly affect medical education students. Intense academic load, high expectations and stress associated with medical training can contribute to the development of depression, which has an impact on the emotional and mental well-being of students, fundamental for their academic success and future medical practice. Objective: To determine the prevalence of depressive symptoms in medical students of Campus II of the Autonomous University of Chiapas. Method: The type of study was descriptive, cross-sectional and prospective, the sample of 231 students in the period January - June 2020. After informed consent, the Beck Depression Inventory was applied for depressive diagnosis. It was classified according to symptomatology as mild, moderate and severe. Results: It was determined that 8.23% in the fourth semester presented moderate symptomatology and 5.19% in the eighth semester had severe symptomatology. In the fourth semester 8.23% and 9.09% of the eighth semester have had suicidal thoughts. Also 67.96% of both semesters referred lack of concentration, which affects students' academic performance. Conclusions: With the results obtained it is evident that almost one third of the population studied presents some depressive symptom and one fifth, suicidal ideation, so it is necessary to address depression, to promote a healthy learning environment and support the general welfare of students.

Changes in personal perception performance during medical school: A cohort study

IntroductionMedical students have a high academic load that interferes not only academically but also with their perception of satisfaction with their self-performance, such as sleep quality, non-medical social activities, mental health, and others. This study pretends to elucidate changes in their self-performance perception during their career and its association with the diagnosis of any mental disorder during the career. MethodsThis is an ambispective cohort of 120 medical students from CES University, Medellin, Colombia, between 2015-2016 and 2020-2021. Data was collected through a self-completed digital survey which asked about different skills and their perception of their self-performance. It was processed and analyzed using RStudio software. Finally, we used McNemar’s chi-squared test to explore the statistical difference between periods and the chi-squared test to explore the association with a mental disorder diagnosed during the career. ResultsWe found that satisfaction with self-performance decreases throughout the career, revealing statistically significant differences concerning time distribution, concentration, and mathematical skills between both periods. No statistical association was found between self-performance perception and mental disorder. ConclusionOur findings show that medical student’s perception of satisfaction with their self-performance is lower towards the end of their career than at the beginning, which could be explained by academic and non-academic related factors that impact their mental health and consequently their perception of their self-performance and vice versa.