Balancing act—ethnic minority trainees' coping strategies in Dutch GP-specialty training—a qualitative study

Ethnic minority GP trainees in the Netherlands face challenges that lead to coping mechanisms. While these strategies offer temporary relief, they can undermine connectedness and reflective thinking-both required in GP-specialty training. Consequently, these trainees often feel inclined to balance educational success with maintaining their well-being. We recommend further research into the challenges that drive these coping strategies among ethnic minority trainees to inform the development of inclusive learning environments.