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The Dartmouth Debacle: Why the culture of medical education needs to change

The Dartmouth Debacle: Why the culture of medical education needs to change

FromOn Becoming a Healer


The Dartmouth Debacle: Why the culture of medical education needs to change

FromOn Becoming a Healer

ratings:
Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Jun 21, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In a widely reported incident, Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine accused, suspended and expelled medical students for cheating based on faulty data -- and then retracted the decision amidst a large public backlash. During the episode students were allegedly given only 2 minutes to defend themselves and were encouraged to plead guilty. When they complained about the administration online, the school passed a policy on social media that would ban some forms of communication. In this episode, Saul (@SaulWeiner) and Stefan (@StefanKertesz) discuss whether what happened at Dartmouth was an anomaly or  emblematic of a dysfunctional and even toxic culture within medical education.   And, to the extent that it is the latter, they consider how physicians can be scarred and stunted in ways that diminish their potential as healers.  Finally, they reflect on what it would take to bring about transformative change. 
Released:
Jun 21, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (49)

Two physicians, through dialogue and interviews, take a critical look at medical training and the culture of medicine and explore how interpersonal boundary clarity and the capacity to fully engage are essential to effective medical practice, mentoring, medical education, and a nourishing career. This podcast builds on Dr. Weiner’s book, On Becoming a Healer: The Journey from Patient Care to Caring about Your Patients (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2020). Hosted by Saul J. Weiner MD, and Stefan Kertesz MD MSc