Greater tolerance of uncertainty facilitates thriving in doctors entering postgraduate training

Tolerance of uncertainty may represent a novel enabler of thriving and act, at least in part, by reducing perceived stress. Medical educators should consider how best to equip doctors in training to face uncertainty in clinical practice. Further research is required to examine whether interventions can optimise tolerance of uncertainty, or reduce perceived stress in uncertain situations, to facilitate thriving in early career doctors.

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BMC Medical Education
Published
2025-07-16
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07645-2
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3
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Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
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article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
4.63

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Greater tolerance of uncertainty facilitates thriving in doctors entering postgraduate training

Lee J. Moore, Rachel Arnold, Russell Peek
3 citations
BMC Medical Education
Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
4.63
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Greater tolerance of uncertainty facilitates thriving in doctors entering postgraduate training

Lee J. Moore, Rachel Arnold, Russell Peek
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Abstract

Tolerance of uncertainty may represent a novel enabler of thriving and act, at least in part, by reducing perceived stress. Medical educators should consider how best to equip doctors in training to face uncertainty in clinical practice. Further research is required to examine whether interventions can optimise tolerance of uncertainty, or reduce perceived stress in uncertain situations, to facilitate thriving in early career doctors.

BMC Medical EducationVol. 25(1)
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB), University of Bath (GB), Bath Spa University (GB)
Economic and Social Research Council
Openalex Percentile: Top 5%
Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
4.63
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