Intern+ participants assess mood and track activity for an NIH-funded study.

The Intern Health Study is an NIH-funded longitudinal cohort study that assesses stress and mood in medical interns at institutions around the US and China. The Intern+ app enables study participants to complete surveys, provide daily mood ratings, and track sleep and activity on their phone.

Researchers are hopeful that data collected in this study will further understanding of the psychological, genetic, and program factors involved in the development of depression under stress, and make a real change in the residency experience.

Registration requires a unique access code and is available by invitation only.