Sexual harassment during medical training: the perceptions of medical students at a university medical school in Australia

2000 ◽  
Vol 34 (12) ◽  
pp. 980-986 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gillian Eyres White
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Medical Training

scholarly journals On Teaching the Sum While Paying Attention to the Parts: Whole Person Care through Ethnography in Medical Education

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasiliki Nataly Rahimzadeh ◽  
David Lessard ◽  
Peter Nugus
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Professional Identity ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Academic Discipline ◽  
Professional Identity Formation ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Whole Person

Objective—This article provides a reflection on medical teaching opportunities for whole person care based on our experiences mentoring 2nd-year medical students through an Ethnography Practicum at a Canadian university.                                                                  Background—The Ethnography Practicum is a new addition to the Family Medicine Transition to Clinical Practice (TCP) curriculum introduced in the second year of medical school at McGill University. It involves 30 hours of instruction (6 hours in lectures with an instructor, and 24 hours in small-group tutorials with the authors), and 9 hours of fieldwork observations in various community health settings across Montreal, QC. The primary aims of the Practicum converge with those of the TCP generally in two important ways: to inculcate in students the concepts of patient centered care, and to promote family medicine as both an academic discipline and career option.                    Results and Discussion— Our experiences illustrate two tensions that shape students’ expectations and experiences throughout their involvement in the Practicum and, in turn, highlight the implications for teaching whole-person care. First, ethnography as a combination of different methods has itself been the locus of tensions between positivist and critical traditions in the three last decades. Second, the Practicum is situated precisely at the crossroads of key moments on the professional identity formation continuum for our students. Such a crossroads is disruptive to the status quo of medical traineeship characteristic of the first two years in medical school, and thus reorients professional identity formation. The above tensions reveal how ethnography is not only a revered research tradition in the humanities, but can also be a conduit to whole person care-inspired clinical practice.Conclusion—As instructors and mentors involved in this Ethnography Practicum, we are continually forging a new relevance for organizational ethnography in medical training, where medical students can reflect and act on competencies beyond clinical ones. The Practicum provides a space for students to wrestle with alternative epistemologies to understanding the social world in which medicine is embedded. We lastly provide pragmatic ways to better address these tensions in an effort to support students as they proceed through the (multifaceted) development of their professional identities as future physicians.

scholarly journals Medical education too: sexual harassment within the educational context of medicine – insights of undergraduates

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Schoenefeld ◽  
Bernhard Marschall ◽  
Berit Paul ◽  
Helmut Ahrens ◽  
Janina Sensmeier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Medical School ◽  
International Association ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Sexual Contact ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Medical Undergraduates

Abstract Background: Assessment of the presence and characteristics of sexual harassment in academic medicine is a global issue. Only limited international data are available so far. Methods: Aim: To assess the extent of sexual harassment and identify the perpetrators in the student population of the medical school of Münster, Germany. A survey was undertaken, using the Medical Women’s International Association sexual harassment questionnaire translated into German. The anonymous online questionnaire was sent as a link to all medical undergraduates at Münster Medical School via a mailing list between 1 October and 30 November 2018. Identifying or potentially identifying data were not collected. Data were analysed by descriptive statistical methods such as categorical variables. Baseline characteristics, e.g. answers by male or female medical students, were correlated with their individual sexual harassment experiences and perpetrator groups by means of univariate analysis. Results: A total of 2162 medical students were asked to participate, with 623 (28.8%) completing the survey. Sexual harassment is a significant issue among medical students at Münster Medical School with over half (58.9%) of all undergraduates being exposed to sexually harassing behaviour. In total, 31.8% of all participants reported having experienced unwanted physical sexual contact such as unwanted physical touching, with 87.6% of the victims being female. Overall, 41.3% personally experienced verbal sexual harassment of which 87.4% were female. Furthermore, 8.5% of undergraduates faced forced sexual contact such as oral, anal or vaginal penetration, intercourse and rape, with all victims being female. Perpetrators in these cases were mostly male medical superiors (7.0%) and male patients (18.3%). In general, most perpetrators were patients, followed by medical superiors and educators, and less frequently by colleagues. Conclusions: Sexual harassment in medical education and the medical workplace is a significant problem in a German medical school. Most students experiencing sexual harassment are females. Female students also experience the more serious forms of sexual harassment more often.

scholarly journals Medical education too: sexual harassment within the educational context of medicine – insights from undergraduates

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Schoenefeld ◽  
Bernhard Marschall ◽  
Berit Paul ◽  
Helmut Ahrens ◽  
Janina Sensmeier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Medical School ◽  
International Association ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Sexual Contact ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Medical Undergraduates

Abstract Background: Assessment of the presence and the characteristics of sexual harassment in academic medicine is a global issue. Only limited international data are available so far.Methods: Aim: To assess the extent of sexual harassment and to identify the perpetrators in the student population of the medical school of Münster, Germany.A survey was undertaken, using the Medical Womens’ International Association sexual harassment questionnaire translated into German. The anonymous online questionnaire was sent as a link to all medical undergraduates at Münster Medical School via a mailing list between 1st October and the 30th November 2018. Identifying and potentially identifying data was not collected.Data were analyzed by descriptive statistical methods such as categorical variables. Baseline characteristics, e.g. answers by male or female medical students, were correlated with their individual sexual harassing experiences and perpetrator groups by means of univariate analysis. Results: A total of 2162 medical students were asked to participate: 623 (28.8%) completed the survey. Sexual harassment is a significant issue among medical students at Münster, over half (58.9%) of all undergraduates were exposed to sexually harassing behavior: 31.8 % of all participants reported to have experienced unwanted physical sexual contact such as e.g. unwanted physical touch; 87.6% of the victims were female. 41.3 % of all students did personally experience verbal sexual harassment of which 87.4 % were female. 8.5% of all undergraduates faced forced sexual contact e.g. such as oral, anal or vaginal penetration, intercourse and rape; all victims were female. Perpetrators in these cases were mostly male medical superiors (7.0%) and male patients (18.3%). In general, the majority of perpetrators were patients, followed by medical superiors and educators, and less frequently by colleagues.Conclusions: Sexual harassment in medical education and the medical working place are a significant problem in a German medical school. The majority of students experiencing sexual harassment are females. Female students also experience the more serious forms of sexual harassment more often.

scholarly journals What Are the Characteristics of Fourth-Year Medical Students With Higher Levels of Resilience?

PRiMER ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sey Park ◽  
Maribeth Porter ◽  
Ki Park ◽  
Lauren Bielick ◽  
Benjamin J. Rooks ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
After School ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Personal Time ◽  
Resilience Scale ◽  
Fourth Year Medical Students ◽  
Race Ethnicity

Introduction: Burnout during medical training, including medical school, has gained attention in recent years. Resiliency may be an important characteristic for medical students to have or obtain. The aim of this study was to examine the level of resiliency in fourth-year medical students and whether certain characteristics were associated with students who have higher levels of resiliency. Methods: Subjects were fourth-year medical students who completed a survey during a required end-of-year rotation. The survey collected subjects’ demographic information including age, gender, race, ethnicity, marital status, and chosen specialty. They were also asked to complete the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) and answer questions that assessed personal characteristics. Results: The response rate was 92.4%. Most respondents had personal time for themselves after school (92.6%), exercise or participate in physical activity for at least 30 minutes most days of the week (67.2%), were able to stop thinking about medical school after leaving for the day (58.2%), and had current financial stress (51.6%). No differences were noted in demographic information among students across specialty categories. A higher BRS score was associated with being male and having the ability to stop thinking about school. Conclusions: BRS scores in medical students are associated with specific demographic characteristics and the ability to stop thinking about school. Addressing the modifiable activities may assist students with increasing their resiliency and potentially decreasing their risk of burnout.

scholarly journals Perceptions of medical students regarding educational climate at different phases of medical training in a Malaysian medical school

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff ◽  
Rogayah Jaa'far ◽  
Hafiza Arzuman ◽  
Wan Nor Arifin ◽  
Mohamad Najib Mat Pa
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Educational Climate

scholarly journals How Effective is a Dental Workshop at Improving the Knowledge and Confidence of Medical Students in the Management of Dental Emergencies?

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. JMECD.S39992
Author(s):  
George R. Deeb ◽  
Amber Johnson ◽  
Mikhail Bondarew ◽  
Caroline Carrico ◽  
Daniel Laskin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Dental Education ◽  
P Value ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Questionnaire Surveys ◽  
Interactive Workshop

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a three-hour hands-on workshop for medical students and residents on their pre- and postcourse knowledge and confidence in managing dental emergencies. A 1-hour lecture followed by four 20-minute “hands-on” skill stations on dental mannequins was administered to a group of 30 medical students and residents. Pre- and postworkshop questionnaire surveys were conducted. There was a significant increase in the percent of attendees who responded correctly to three of the four knowledge questions following the workshop ( P-value < 0.005). Confidence, as expressed in various statements, about treating dental emergencies was significantly improved after the lecture for eight of the nine statements. These findings indicate that dental knowledge is generally not provided during medical training. Our interactive workshop appeared to be effective in increasing this knowledge and self-reported confidence in handling dental emergencies. These findings clearly indicate the need for additional dental education during medical school. The use of a hands-on workshop may be one model for achieving this goal.

A Place for Plant-Based Nutrition in US Medical School Curriculum: A Survey-Based Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 155982762098867
Author(s):  
Kara F. Morton ◽  
Diana C. Pantalos ◽  
Craig Ziegler ◽  
Pradip D. Patel
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Medical School Curriculum ◽  
Curricular Reform ◽  
Family Medicine Residents

Purpose. To evaluate medical students’ and family medicine residents’ perceptions of their current degree of nutrition training in general and regarding a whole-foods, plant-based (WFPB) diet. Methods. An original survey instrument was administered to medical students and family medicine residents. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected to evaluate perceptions of nutrition education in medical training, a WFPB diet, and ideas for nutrition-focused curricular reform. Results. Of the 668 trainees surveyed, 200 responded (response rate = 30%). Of these, 22% agreed that they received sufficient nutrition education in medical school and 41% agreed that a WFPB diet should be a focus. Respondents with personal experiences with a plant-based diet were more willing to recommend it to future patients. Common ideas for curricular reform were instruction on a WFPB diet along with other healthy dietary patterns, patient counseling, a dedicated nutrition course, and electives. Conclusions. Nutrition education in US medical training needs improvement to address the growing burden of obesity-related chronic disease. Proper nutrition and lifestyle modification should therefore play a larger role in the education of future physicians. A focus on plant-predominant diets, such as the WFPB diet, may be an acceptable and effective addition to current medical school curriculum, and deserves further study.

scholarly journals Emotional intelligence in medical students at the University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-59
Author(s):  
Henry J. Lawson ◽  
Makafui Yigah ◽  
Phaedra Yamson
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Male Preponderance ◽  
The University ◽  
University Of Ghana

Emotional Intelligence is a form of interpersonal intelligence. There’s evidence that high emotional intelligence (EQ) of a medical student is associated with better coping with the tedious medical training. We evaluated EQ in medical students in their clinical years. This cross-sectional study was conducted in the University of Ghana Medical School (UGMS), Accra. In all, 111 students completed the questionnaires. Their average age was 24±1.5 years with marginal male preponderance. There were 37, 31 and 43 students in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd clinical years respectively. For global scores, 16 (14.1%) had good EQ (>120) with a mean total score of 105.49. The mean EQ for males was 104.2±17 an 106.2±12 for females, however this difference was not statistically significant (p=0.319). Mean EQ for 1st, 2nd and 3rd clinical years were 104.4±13, 104.4±20, and 107.1±12. This rise with increasing years was however not significant (p=0.659). EQ showed a weak positive correlation with age (r=0.1) but this was not significant (p=0.29). We report low EQ among students of the UGMS with no significant difference between gender, age and clinical year. EQ should be actively taught as part of the curriculum in UGMS. A larger study involving other medical schools in Ghana isrecommended.

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