Maciej Walkiewicz

Maciej Walkiewicz, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Quality of Life Research at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Gdańsk. His work focuses on medical education, mental health, stress management, and healthcare policy. He holds a Doctorate in 2009 and has contributed to over 67 publications, 1 promoted thesis, and 3 academic activities. His research explores physician workforce challenges, student well-being during medical training, and longitudinal studies on depression and anxiety in adolescents and medical professionals. He emphasizes psychological support systems in healthcare settings and the impact of global crises like the pandemic and geopolitical conflicts on mental health services.

Research Interests: His interdisciplinary work spans medical education reform, mental health interventions for healthcare students, and policy analysis addressing healthcare workforce shortages. He investigates the psychological dynamics of family functioning and maternal depression's impact on adolescents, alongside neuropsychological assessments in depression and executive dysfunction. His studies utilize innovative methods like virtual patient simulations for clinical training and stress management strategies in academic settings.

Achievements: With a MEiN Score of 1,759, his contributions include developing practical guidelines for medical student mental health support and analyzing burnout in healthcare professionals. His work has shaped policies on physician training and institutional support systems across Poland's top medical universities.

Advising & Grants: Supervised 1 promoted thesis and actively engages in institutional projects enhancing medical education quality. His research is supported by collaborations with the Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine and interdisciplinary teams at the Medical University of Gdańsk.