December 11 Dec 11
2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Wednesday Wed

Paying it Forward: Examining the Role of Narrative Tax on Resident Wellness

Virtual via Zoom

This workshop will discuss the concept of "narrative tax," a term coined to describe the unique challenges faced by minority trainees in medical and academic environments. This session integrates the frameworks of "minority tax" and "narrative medicine" to explore the often-overlooked physiological, psychological, and social burdens experienced by these trainees, which are frequently misperceived as personal deficiencies. The presentation will address how these challenges hinder professional development and contribute to the underrepresentation of minority groups in academia and healthcare.