Dataset for "Greater tolerance of uncertainty facilitates thriving in doctors entering postgraduate training"

Abstract

Questionnaire data from 66 doctors entering UK foundation training after graduation from medical school. The questionnaire gathered data using validated measures for perceived stress, wellbeing, career success, tolerance of uncertainty, and adverse childhood experiences. Additional items enquired about lifetime stress, age, sex, and disability.Cross-sectional online survey using validated measures. Participants recruited by email from medical school graduates entering a postgraduate foundation training programme in a training region (postgraduate deanery) of the United Kingdom.Data are anonymised