Mistreatment arises when behavior shows disrespect for the dignity of others and unreasonably interferes with the learning process. It can take the form of physical punishment, sexual harassment, psychological cruelty.
AAMC Definition of Mistreatment
- Threatened with physical harm or physically harmed.
- Required to perform personal services.
- Subjected to offensive remarks related to gender, sexual orientation, national origin, race, color, religion, or any other category protected by law.
- Denied opportunities for training or rewards based upon membership in a protected group.
- Subjected to lower evaluations or grades solely because of membership in a protected group.
- Publicly embarrassed or humiliated.
- Subjected to unwanted sexual advances.
- Asked to exchange sexual favors for grades or other rewards.
- Subjected to the threat of revoking visa status for foreign nationals.
For more information, please review the Reporting Mistreatment or Harassment of Medical Students Policy.