Time management and academic achievement among medical students: a cross-sectional study

Daily time management and adequate sleep were significantly associated with higher GPAs, while students' perceptions showed no association with academic achievement. Focused students' education and comprehensive strategies to enhance effective time management skills among them are recommended.

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BMC Medical Education
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2026-02-18
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-08813-8
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Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
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Time management and academic achievement among medical students: a cross-sectional study

Zeena Ayad Hussein, Methaq H. Alogaili, Afnan A. Alsallami, Sadeq H. Khaleel
BMC Medical Education
Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
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Time management and academic achievement among medical students: a cross-sectional study

Zeena Ayad Hussein, Methaq H. Alogaili, Afnan A. Alsallami, Sadeq H. Khaleel
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Abstract

Daily time management and adequate sleep were significantly associated with higher GPAs, while students' perceptions showed no association with academic achievement. Focused students' education and comprehensive strategies to enhance effective time management skills among them are recommended.

BMC Medical Education
Nahrain University (IQ)
Openalex Percentile: Top 53%
Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
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