KevinMD June 4, 2024
Residents, particularly international medical graduates (IMGs), often navigate a challenging position within health care institutions, where hierarchical structures overshadow their authority and autonomy. This dynamic can leave residents feeling disempowered and vulnerable, underscoring the importance of understanding their rights and protections within their programs. For IMGs, cultural and systemic differences may further amplify these challenges, making knowledge of their rights especially crucial as they enter residency programs.
As a final-year resident, my journey has become an ordeal, derailing my career and taking a significant emotional toll. It began in late 2022 when an anonymous social media account linked to my co-resident started posting personal information about our residency program, institution, and attending physicians. Voicing my concerns to leadership in December...
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