**2. Methods**

Research pertinent to this manuscript was performed using a comprehensive literature search strategy. Internet-based indexing and search platforms used during the preparation of this manuscript included Google™ Scholar, PubMed, and Bioline International. Specific search terms included, but were not limited to, "coping intelligence," "graduate medical education," "emotional intelligence," "cognitive load," "coping strategies," "leadership," "medical training," and "wellness." Out of a total of 7,452,110 initial search results, we narrowed down our reference list to approximately 472 results highly specific to our intended area of focus. Further screened and excluded were sources that did not specifically address the concept of coping and/or its relevance and connection to "emotional intelligence" as well as medicine/medical training. After the above screening was completed, our literature sources were narrowed down to the list of 107 citations included herein. Word cloud representative of key terms pertinent to the current chapter is shown in **Figure 1**.

**Figure 1.** *Word cloud representing key words and phrases in this chapter.*

*Facing Adversity during Graduate Medical Training: The Concept of 'Coping Intelligence' DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.99698*
