Purpose
This study aims to investigate the impact of musical education on academic performance in medical students. Musical training has been associated with improved cognitive abilities, including memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, as well as enhanced emotional regulation and stress management. Furthermore, qualitative findings suggest that musical education fosters a disciplined work ethic, enhances multitasking abilities, and strengthens collaborative skills, which are integral to medical training.

Methods
This study will utilize a mixed-methods approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative analyses. Data will be collected from about 200 first to third-year medical students, divided between those with and without musical training. Quantitative data on academic performance will be taken directly from the school’s records of students’ medical school exam scores. Qualitative data will be gathered through surveys exploring students’ prior and current involvement in music, formal musical education, perceived benefits related to their medical education, and other relevant questions.

Results
This study will be conducted over the course of the next two months, and it is expected that results may reveal a statistically significant positive correlation between musical training and academic performance.

Conclusions
Future research may explore longitudinal effects and specific mechanisms linking musical training to academic performance, as well as potential applications in medical education curricula. The findings of this study may contribute to a better understanding of the value of interdisciplinary approaches in enhancing the educational experiences of future healthcare professionals.