Balancing Academics and Life: Qualitative Study of Health Professions Students' Perceptions of a Four-Day Academic Week in the United Arab Emirates.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since January 2022, Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates has implemented the 4-day work week model for the first time in the public and private sectors, including universities. While this framework may enhance productivity and work-life balance for many professionals, the current study specifically explores the perceptions of students in medicine, dentistry, and health sciences programs regarding the impact of transitioning from a 5-day to a 4-day work week on their academic performance.

Objective

The objective of this study was to explore and analyze the perceptions of students in medicine, dentistry, and health sciences regarding the implementation of a 4-day academic week in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Methods

Twenty-four university stud

SUBMITTER: Arumugam A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12584997 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature