Educational delays and psychological burden by disability status among newly graduated medical students in Japan

Educational delays and psychological burden by disability status among newly graduated medical students in JapanThe prevalence of people with disabilities has been increasing in medical education and healthcare settings worldwide.1 Previous research has demonstrated that job accommodations decreased the risk of depression and self-reported medical errors. 2 Accordingly, it is important to consider educational and workplace accommodations not only to enhance the welfare of individuals with disabilities but also to improve workplace safety and functioning.However, educational and workplace accommodations remain unexamined in Japan.This study aimed to obtain foundational data on disability among newly graduated medical students by assessing access to accommodations and examining the differences in academic delays and psychological burdens associated with disabilities.We surveyed postgraduate year (PGY)-0 residents at the very start of their residency training as they completed the General Medicine In-Training Examination (GM-ITE) from April to May 2025.The GM-ITE is a nationwide computer-based examination