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Bullied in medical residency? Learn how you can respond

Medicine’s introduction to physician professionalism and peer-to-peer respect is too often a hazing ritual. Medical residents don’t have to accept it.

Physician Health
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5 ways to support medical residents facing patient discrimination

About two-thirds of trainees have been verbally harassed by patients. A legal expert suggests how to respond.

Physician Health
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Why women physicians are more likely to experience burnout

Learn more about the key factors that are contributing to female burnout in medicine.

Physician Health
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What to do when patient says, “I’d rather have a white doctor.”

The emotional harm to physicians of color can be substantial. The first step is to acknowledge racist speech and behaviors.

Physician Health
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Inside Mayo Clinic's 5-step process for handling biased patients

Patients with hateful attitudes can pose a problem. Now physicians and other health professionals at Mayo have a place to turn for help.

Physician Health
Sumi Makkar Sexton, MD, and Tiffani Bell, MD
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8 MIN READ

Supporting physician mothers on their journey

Two physician moms share their experiences with balancing motherhood and a thriving medical career, while joining forces with other women for support.

Health Equity
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Responding to patients’ bias: Know where to draw the line

There are limits to what physicians should be expected to tolerate when patients’ preferences express unjust bias. This is what physicians should know.

Ethics
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AMA principles will further gender equity among physicians

Disparities persist after controlling for specialty and experience. Employers should review pay and promotion by gender for potentially discriminatory patterns.

Health Equity
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New AMA anti-harassment policies the right step for the profession

We take a zero-tolerance approach to harassment. Complaints should be independently and promptly investigated according to the highest standards.

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