Addressing Mistreatment in Medical Training: Creating Safer Learning Environments

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Stacey Algren, Associate Dean of Student Learning Environment at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine, and Dr. Tim Lacy, Director of Student Learning Environment at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, about the persistent challenge of medical student mistreatment in academic medicine. Dr. Algren and Dr. Lacy share national trends, institutional experiences and the nuanced ways mistreatment can manifest. They discuss why reporting remains essential, how psychological safety influences learning and performance and what institutions can do to create a healthier culture for trainees. Tune in to learn how coordinated efforts, open communication and student centered initiatives can strengthen the learning environment and support the next generation of physicians.