I definitely agree with the findings of Erica Frank et al's
observation that medical students feel that they are subjected to
belittlement and harassment during their study period. In India, one can
find similar situation, may be of a higher nature. This some times leads
to higher incidence of depression and suicidal tendencies. Ragging is a
professional malady in medical colleges especially in India, this further
ad up to medical student’s problem. Professors and residents say things
that make students feel not worthy, it is the reigning culture . Faculty
to interact with students in an ethically appropriate and sensitive way
.Student counseling, if done sincerely may reduce the complications of
these problems. Medical teachers need to take special interest in
lessening these problems in their medical institutes.
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Medical student's belittlement
I definitely agree with the findings of Erica Frank et al's
observation that medical students feel that they are subjected to
belittlement and harassment during their study period. In India, one can
find similar situation, may be of a higher nature. This some times leads
to higher incidence of depression and suicidal tendencies. Ragging is a
professional malady in medical colleges especially in India, this further
ad up to medical student’s problem. Professors and residents say things
that make students feel not worthy, it is the reigning culture . Faculty
to interact with students in an ethically appropriate and sensitive way
.Student counseling, if done sincerely may reduce the complications of
these problems. Medical teachers need to take special interest in
lessening these problems in their medical institutes.
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