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Psychological Experience and Nighttime Sleep Quality of 7th-year Medical Students during Clinical Rotations in Senegal El Hadji Makhtar BA Kone Pelbel Massara Bernard Charlotte BA Fatoumata Tine Jean Augustin Diégane Seck Sokhna Camara Momar Diedhiou Bocar Baila Fall Khadim Diop Marieme Soda Sow Adjaratou Dieynabou Basse Anna Mbodj Ndiaye MoustaphaSylla Aïda<p>Introduction: Medical studies are unique in that they are both theoretical and practical. The main objective was to evaluate the psychological experience and quality of night-time sleep of medical science students during their clinical placements.</p><p>Methodology: We conducted a cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytic study of 7th-year medical students at El Hadj Ibrahima Niasse University. It took place from November 11, 2023, to March 21, 2024. Data were collected using a questionnaire based on Google Forms.</p><p>Results: A total of 108 students were enrolled. Females predominated, with a sex ratio of 0.33. Ninety-one percent were aged between 25 and 30. Empathy was the predominant feeling during the last clinical placement for 47% of the students. The nature of the emotions felt during their placement was related to the nature of the service. Seventy-six percent slept less than 7 hours during their last clinical placement. The quality of this sleep was judged unsatisfactory by 36% of students. Eighty-three percent did not feel their work was sufficiently recognized during their clinical placements. Sixty-seven percent felt exploited.&nbsp;</p><p>Conclusion: Clinical placements have a negative impact on sleep duration and quality. The many organizational and logistical constraints associated with our care structures, and the high expectations placed on our trainees, call for structured psychosocial support.</p> Annals of Psychiatry and Treatment - Peertechz Publications 2025-01-22 Research Article https://doi.org/10.17352/apt.000064 en Copyright © El Hadji Makhtar BA et al.