Medical Education
Medical Education

Specialty Disrespect is a Microaggression

“Is ___ even a real specialty?”

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#Notjustajoke

Know the signs of specialty disrespect as a microaggression:

#SpecialtyDisrespect

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Know the signs of specialty disrespect as a microaggression 

Funny Hurts
#OWNYOURIMPACT

From a survey regarding GUSOM student experiences

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#SpecialtyDisrespect

Light Intent
Heavy Impact

“I’m afraid to talk about my interests”

“I have reconsidered my specialty”

#NOTJUSTAJOKE

“Is ___ even a real specialty?”

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#Notjustajoke

How to respond to specialty disrespect with stop, talk and roll:

#SpecialtyDisrespect

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When asked how specialty disrespect statements made them feel, this is what students said (image of word map with words):

#ownyourimpact

#SpecialtyDisrespect

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I’m afraid to talk about my interests

I have reconsidered my specialty

Quote bubbles: “It was just a joke” and “Get over it”

Light Intent.
Heavy Impact.

#notjustajoke