**This episode discusses sensitive topics, including sexual assault in the workplace. We understand that these conversations can be difficult or triggering for some listeners. Please take care of yourself and listen with caution. If you or someone you know is affected by these issues, we encourage you to seek support from a trusted professional or a local support service.

In the Season 4 premiere of Promising Young Surgeon, we confront the sensitive and critical issue of sexual assault in medical training. Dr. Melinda Thacker, an ENT surgeon and coach, joins us to share her personal story and insights. Mel recounts a harrowing experience from her fourth year of residency, shedding light on the challenges and trauma faced by medical trainees. She discusses the compassionate support she received from her program and the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for all residents. The conversation delves into the broader implications of power dynamics, organizational tolerance, and the need for a cultural shift in medical training.

Resources:

When The Medical Trainee is the Victim

https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/what-if-resident-or-medical-student-raped-hospitals-and-academic-medical-centers-title-ix/2018-01#:~:text=Like%20other%20sexual%20assault%20victims,hospital%20for%20formal%20investigation%20and

Sexual Harassment within the Educational Context of Medicine

https://bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12909-021-02497-y

Sexual Harassment in Medicine

https://www.aamc.org/news/sexual-harassment-medicine

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