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AAMC Definitions of Mistreatment

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The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) identifies eight general areas of student mistreatment:

  • Public belittlement or humiliation
  • Threats of physical harm or actual physical punishment
  • Requirements to perform personal services, such as shopping
  • Being subjected to unwanted sexual advances
  • Being asked for sexual favors in exchange for grades
  • Being denied opportunities for training because of gender, race/ethnicity or sexual orientation
  • Being subjected to offensive remarks/names directed at you based on gender, race/ethnicity or sexual orientation
  • Receiving lower grades or evaluation based on gender, race/ethnicity or sexual orientation