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This study aims to assess the mental health status of Chinese resident physicians and identify key demographic and professional factors associated with psychiatric symptoms.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 276 resident physicians at Qilu Hospital, Shandong University. Participants completed a structured questionnaire that included demographic information and the Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90) to evaluate psychological distress. Residents were classified as screening positive for psychiatric symptoms if they met any of the following criteria: a total score \u2265160, more than 43 items rated \u22651 (mild), or at least one item rated \u22653 (moderate). Statistical analyses included independent-sample t-tests, chi-squared tests, and binary logistic regression to identify influencing factors.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Among 276 respondents, 20.1% screened positive for psychiatric symptoms. Compared to the Chinese general population, residents showed significantly elevated scores in obsessive symptoms (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f&amp;lt;\u202f0.001), depression (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f=\u202f0.029), anxiety (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f&amp;lt;\u202f0.001), hostility (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f&amp;lt;\u202f0.001), phobic anxiety (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f&amp;lt;\u202f0.001), and paranoia (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f=\u202f0.007). Logistic regression analysis revealed that longer training years (OR\u202f=\u202f2.24, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f=\u202f0.011) and having a partner (OR\u202f=\u202f48.44, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f&amp;lt;\u202f0.001) were associated with higher odds of psychiatric symptoms. Conversely, urban residence (OR\u202f=\u202f0.15, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f&amp;lt;\u202f0.001), being an only child (OR\u202f=\u202f0.35, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f=\u202f0.020), and holding a physician\u2019s license (OR\u202f=\u202f0.15, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f&amp;lt;\u202f0.001) were protective factors. No significant associations were observed for gender, education level, training identity, or household monthly income.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Chinese resident physicians experience a high burden of psychological distress, with multiple risk and protective factors identified. 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