Author ORCID Identifier
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2119-6585
Keywords
sleep deprivation; medical school; fatherhood; academic performance; parenting challenges; new parents; stress management; time management; sleep quality; institutional support
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Abstract
This paper explores the intersection of sleep deprivation and academic performance from the perspective of a third-year medical student and a new father. As sleepless nights become routine due to the demands of parenting, the impact on academic responsibilities is profound. Research indicates that new parents experience significant reductions in sleep satisfaction, which in turn affects learning efficiency and overall academic performance. The challenges of balancing medical studies with the chaos of fatherhood highlight the urgent need for institutional support and flexible policies to accommodate the unique circumstances of student-parents. Ultimately, while the journey is fraught with exhaustion, the joys of parenthood provide invaluable rewards that make the struggle worthwhile.
Recommended Citation
White AG.
Juggling Diapers and Diagnoses: The Trials of Fatherhood and Medical School.
Marshall J Med.
2025;
11(1)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33470/2379-9536.1462.
