Rorschach e Residência Médica: Estudo Prospectivo com Residentes de Ortopedia e Traumatologia

Abstract

The aim was to identify and compare the presence of emotional difficulties during the orthopedic residency period of professional medical training. This prospective study included 13 male residents, with a mean age of 26 years. The Rorschach (SC) instrument was applied in the 1st month of R1 (T0), after 12 months of R1 (T2) and after 9 months of R3 (T3). There were high amounts of MOR responses at T0, which decreased markedly over time (T3). The FD and S variables showed a minimal decrease from T0 to T3, however, increased significantly at T2. The residents began R1 presenting self-deprecating components, which dissipated over time, with the maintenance of self-inspection and self-burdening as traits. The medical residency program does not appear to be harmful, however, it may be a source of emotional vulnerability, especially during the first year due to the inexperience and the pace and intensity of the medical tasks.