Assessing the efficacy and feasibility of emotional intelligence and stress management training for medical students within their third-year surgery clerkship.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of a cognitive fitness training (CFT) program on the development of emotional intelligence and stress management skills in medical students during their 3rd year surgery clerkship.

Methods: MS3s (n ​= ​80) were randomized into a training or control group. The training group received CFT during their clerkship, the control group received online access afterwards.