Among residents, experiences with uncivilized behaviour by doctors seem more frequent for those with certain characteristics. Do you happen to be a young, not-so-tall, female junior trainee? Oh boy.
As a historian of premodern Japan, Alessandro Poletto has studied its healing experts. Both literature and historical records demonstrate that the boundaries between what are often called ‘religion’ and ‘medicine’ were indistinct.
Lack of mentorship, as well as disparities in socioeconomic status, tied into another key barrier identified by the participants—an overemphasis on research experience when selecting medical students for surgical residencies.
The Canadian Pharmacists Association has provided a guide to best practices for supporting Muslim colleagues during this month of prayer, fasting and reflection.
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer discusses the successes and limitations of a public health campaign with Jade Elektra, HIV Activist, drag performer and community builder.
