Medical students are unique members of the care team. Their schedule and availability
allow them to establish rapport with patients, collect detailed information to guide
treatment, and maintain continuity in care for hospitalized patients. They face numerous
challenges throughout the transition from the classroom to the clinical learning environment.
From specialty-specific culture to the ever-changing skill set and knowledge required
for each patient encounter, medical students trustfully rely on the guidance and feedback
of faculty and resident physicians.
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However, student mistreatment continues to exist and pervades the clinical learning
landscape.
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In this issue of The American Journal of Surgery, Hayward et al. characterize the prevalence and types of mistreatment experienced
by medical students and the perpetrators of these abuses.
Medical Student Graduation Questionnaire
All schools summary report.
All schools summary report.
Aamc.org. 2017; (Accessed)
https://www.aamc.org/media/8746/download
Date accessed: February 14, 2023
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In addition, the authors provide further insight on how medical student mistreatment
translates to impaired team-based communication and the perception of subsequent patient
harm.- Hayward L.
- Mott N.M.
- McKean E.L.
- Dossett L.A.
Survey of student mistreatment experienced during the core clinical clerkships.
Am J Surg. 2023; (Published online)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjsurg.2022.12.022
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: February 24, 2023
Accepted:
February 22,
2023
Received:
February 21,
2023
Publication stage
In Press Journal Pre-ProofIdentification
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