Vulnerability to stress and psychopathology among third year medical students

Background: Some studies describe high prevalence of psychological disturbances among 3rd year medical students. The specific nature of factors like perceived stress, medical identity formation, and psychodynamic features are usually pointed as responsible for triggering factors of emotional disturbances but there is resistance among medical student to search for help. The objective of the study was to assess stress vulnerability and psychopathology risk among 3rd year medical students in Portugal.