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Let's keep it tight this time #MedTwitter, #BlackMedTwitter, #GayMedTwitter:
- Ask the PD to refer you to a few minoritized faculty/trainees
- Ask about specific instances of discrimination and how they were handled (not every interview that day, but at least 2 times).
Cont. https://twitter.com/JesseMDtobe/status/1328066963726331905
- Ask the PD to refer you to a few minoritized faculty/trainees
- Ask about specific instances of discrimination and how they were handled (not every interview that day, but at least 2 times).
Cont. https://twitter.com/JesseMDtobe/status/1328066963726331905
- Ask at least 3 minoritized trainees what it's truly like there.
- I say 3 because some will say "it's fine" because they don't want to admit how hard it's been, or they want you to come so they aren't as lonely, or they feel the onus to say so (it happens). #MedTwitter
Cont.
- I say 3 because some will say "it's fine" because they don't want to admit how hard it's been, or they want you to come so they aren't as lonely, or they feel the onus to say so (it happens). #MedTwitter
Cont.
- If comfortable, ask the coordinator/PD before the interview if there's anyone minoritized (gay, trans, etc) they can put you in contact with for interview day.
- In interviews, ask the questions you need to know you will be as safe as possible. This is your life/health.
Cont.
- In interviews, ask the questions you need to know you will be as safe as possible. This is your life/health.
Cont.
- Always nuance. "As an AA, gay male, I've experienced X, thus, I was wondering how X has been handled here." Power in vulnerability.
- Do your research online about policies/instances of discrimination reported there/etc.
- Caveat: policy doesn't always mean true action.
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- Do your research online about policies/instances of discrimination reported there/etc.
- Caveat: policy doesn't always mean true action.
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- Listen to your gut. If you feel uneasy, there's a reason.
- Write your thoughts immediately after on paper.
- Think, "Will I be safe? Why/why not?"
- If they say there haven't been problems or, "we're working on it" without specifics, run.
- "You could help with--" run.
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- Write your thoughts immediately after on paper.
- Think, "Will I be safe? Why/why not?"
- If they say there haven't been problems or, "we're working on it" without specifics, run.
- "You could help with--" run.
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- Do not be scared to ask these questions. If they can't answer them/give platitudes/balk at them, it's a sign of what they'll do when you're there.
- This is you future, your mental health, don't go somewhere that will break you.
- Go where you are celebrated. #MedTwitter
Cont.
- This is you future, your mental health, don't go somewhere that will break you.
- Go where you are celebrated. #MedTwitter
Cont.
- None of you should have to do any of this. But we live in a world where we do.
- Above all, know you are worthy and deserve a program that truly supports all facets of you.
- The right program will respect that you are asking the important questions.
Cont (end next one).
- Above all, know you are worthy and deserve a program that truly supports all facets of you.
- The right program will respect that you are asking the important questions.
Cont (end next one).
I had previous instances of not using those tips/being afraid to ask and led to my breaking and having to continually put myself back together.
I don't want that to happen to any of you.
When I used the above I got it right. We're here to help you get it right.
Cont (oops)
I don't want that to happen to any of you.
When I used the above I got it right. We're here to help you get it right.
Cont (oops)
Last tip: Talk to friends in real life who know you, #GayMedTwitter/ #BlackMedTwitter/ #MedTwitter friends after to just process each experience.
Talk to the people who know you best to process any weird feelings after an interview.
Don't worry alone. You've got this.
Talk to the people who know you best to process any weird feelings after an interview.
Don't worry alone. You've got this.
