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The hidden curriculum of punishment

Medical professionalism and the black box of discipline ...
Medical school teaches anatomy, physiology, and clinical reasoning—but some of the most powerful lessons never appear in a syllabus. The hidden curriculum refers to the unspoken rules, behaviors, and ...
During her residency in emergency medicine, Archana Shrestha, MD, MS, would fall asleep at stoplights on the drive home after night shifts. Archana Shrestha, MD, MS “It happened a few times,” she ...
Fear of mistakes: Nurses and trainees often avoid reporting errors due to stigma and retaliation, but silence can harm both patients and careers. Invisible curriculum: Unwritten workplace norms, ...