For many medical students, the work of a medical professional is associated with chronic burnout, excessive workloads, insufficient remuneration, recurrent exposure to violence, and an overall impossibility of maintaining a personal or family life.

EMSA calls the for the current European Working Time Directives to be implemented in all Member States, safe workplaces free from harassment and violence, accessible mental health services for both students and professionals, and institutional leadership that actively supports its workforce. 

A system that fails to protect its healthcare professionals can not safeguard its population.