Shame among medical learners: An uncertainty-focused conception

Key Points

• Shame has significant psychological impacts on medical learners, affecting their engagement and performance.
• The analysis shows a correlation between uncertainty and feelings of shame among learners, highlighting emotional challenges faced during training.
• Qualitative interviews were conducted to explore the experiences of medical learners with shame in educational settings.
• Addressing shame could improve educational outcomes, necessitating supportive training environments that promote resilience.