364: Can You Stop a Racist from Becoming a Doctor? | Feedback Friday

Jun 12, 2020

This episode dives into ethical dilemmas faced by medical students, particularly when it comes to reporting peers with harmful beliefs. The hosts discuss the responsibility of healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety and inclusivity. They also explore the challenge of staying grounded in critical thinking while avoiding dangerous conspiracy theories, especially amid career uncertainties for aspiring airline pilots. The conversation encourages following personal passions and improving knowledge retention through effective strategies.

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ADVICE

Reporting Hateful Classmates

Report classmates exhibiting hateful or discriminatory views, especially in positions of power.
Consider talking to them directly first to gauge the seriousness of their views if you feel safe.

ANECDOTE

Unintentional Ignorance

Jordan Harbinger shares a college experience where he made an unintentionally ignorant comment.
He was corrected by a classmate, highlighting the importance of education and open dialogue.

ADVICE

Separating Beliefs from Care

Evaluate if the person's views will impact patient care.
Determine if they can separate personal beliefs from professional conduct, which is crucial for doctors.

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One of your fellow medical students is openly racist, misogynistic, and homophobic. Do you have a duty to report this terrible person in hopes it prevents him from ever becoming a doctor with marginalized patients whose lives may depend on him? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

If someone could only see your actions and not hear your words, what would they say are your priorities?
One of your fellow medical students is openly racist, misogynistic, and homophobic. Do you have a duty to report this terrible person in hopes it prevents them from ever becoming a doctor?
You're skeptical of mainstream viewpoints and want to explore every angle of an issue, but you find yourself getting sucked into conspiracy theory-level stuff. How can you maintain a healthy balance that errs toward accuracy, not nonsense?
You're in school to be an airline pilot (your lifelong dream), but COVID-19 has decimated the industry and made your chance of being hired in the US uncertain. What options might you explore?
You read so many books and consume such a vast amount of information that it becomes difficult to remember the important bits. How can you retain this data without becoming overwhelmed?
VPN! Huh! What is it good for? Absolutely lots, as ExpressVPN VP Harold Li explains here.
Life Pro Tip: When you’re dealing with someone who is notoriously bad at responding to email and you need to ask them a yes/no question, frame your question so that their lack of reply is a response.
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