Microaggressions in Medicine: Gallery

Microaggressions in Medicine Gallery: Text Version

Poster 1 

Title: Microaggressions in Medicine

[Background picture of statue outside of Dahlgren Memorial Library] 
“I was told not to choose to practice different specialties if I ever wanted to have children.”

[Text enclosed in a red rectangular text box]
Microaggressions are brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults (Sue et al., 2007)

[Large white text, underlined]

To Respond, Take A.C.T.I.O.N.

(Cheung, F. Ganote, C.M., & Souza, T.J., 2016)

[“Carefully Listen” in red text, the rest in white] 
Carefully listen: If they disagree with your paraphrase, you could end the conversation or make a statement about their initial comment. If they agree with your paraphrase, explore their intent further. 

[Red banner at the bottom of the flyer. On the left is the dark blue Office of Diversity and Inclusion Logo. On the right is a QR code that links to the Microaggressions in Medicine landing  page (som.georgetown.edu/microaggressions)]

Poster 2

Title: Microaggressions in Medicine

[Background picture of statue outside of Dahlgren Memorial Library] 
“Oh, you’re in medical school? Are you planning on becoming a nurse?”

[Text enclosed in a yellow rectangular text box]
Microaggressions are brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults (Sue et al., 2007)

[Large white text, underlined]

To Respond, Take A.C.T.I.O.N.

(Cheung, F. Ganote, C.M., & Souza, T.J., 2016)

[“Impact consideration” in yellow text, the rest in white] 
Impact Consideration: Ask for or state the potential impact of such a statement or action on others. 

[Yellow banner at the bottom of the flyer. On the left is the dark blue Office of Diversity and Inclusion Logo. On the right is a QR code that links to the Microaggressions in Medicine landing  page (som.georgetown.edu/microaggressions)]

Poster 3

Title: Microaggressions in Medicine

[Background picture of picnic table with umbrella outside of Dahlgren Memorial Library] 
“Medicine might not be conducive to your lifestyle.”

[Text enclosed in a blue rectangular text box]
Microaggressions are brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults (Sue et al., 2007)

[Large white text, underlined]

To Respond, Take A.C.T.I.O.N.

(Cheung, F. Ganote, C.M., & Souza, T.J., 2016)

[“Own your response” in blue text, the rest in white] 
Own your response: Own your own thoughts and feelings around the impact by using first-person language. 

[Blue banner at the bottom of the flyer. On the left is the dark blue Office of Diversity and Inclusion Logo. On the right is a QR code that links to the Microaggressions in Medicine landing  page (som.georgetown.edu/microaggressions)]

Poster 4

Title: Microaggressions in Medicine

[Background picture of surgeons at work with lights overhead] 
“You want to be an orthopedic surgeon? Wow, girls aren’t usually into that.”

[Text enclosed in a blue rectangular text box]
Microaggressions are brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults (Sue et al., 2007)

[Large white text, underlined]

To Respond, Take A.C.T.I.O.N.

(Cheung, F. Ganote, C.M., & Souza, T.J., 2016)

[“Carefully Listen” in blue text, the rest in white] 
Carefully listen: If they disagree with your paraphrase, you could end the conversation or make a statement about their initial comment. If they agree with your paraphrase, explore their intent further. 

[Blue banner at the bottom of the flyer. On the left is the dark blue Office of Diversity and Inclusion Logo. On the right is a QR code that links to the Microaggressions in Medicine landing  page (som.georgetown.edu/microaggressions)]

Poster 5

Title: Microaggressions in Medicine

[Background picture of couches and tables in the Caduceus student lounge] 
“You’re going to go ‘crazy’ working in psychiatry.”

[Text enclosed in a red rectangular text box]
Microaggressions are brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults (Sue et al., 2007)

[Large white text, underlined]

To Respond, Take A.C.T.I.O.N.

(Cheung, F. Ganote, C.M., & Souza, T.J., 2016)

[“Tell others” in red text, the rest in white] 
Tell others: what you observed as problematic in a factual manner. 

[Red banner at the bottom of the flyer. On the left is the dark blue Office of Diversity and Inclusion Logo. On the right is a QR code that links to the Microaggressions in Medicine landing  page (som.georgetown.edu/microaggressions)]

Poster 6

Title: Microaggressions in Medicine

[Background picture of couches and tables in the Caduceus student lounge] 
“Are you sure you want to be a surgeon? Don’t you want to have a family?”

[Text enclosed in a yellow rectangular text box]
Microaggressions are brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults (Sue et al., 2007)

[Large white text, underlined]

To Respond, Take A.C.T.I.O.N.

(Cheung, F. Ganote, C.M., & Souza, T.J., 2016)

[“Tell others” in yellow text, the rest in white] 
Tell others: what you observed as problematic in a factual manner. 

[Yellow banner at the bottom of the flyer. On the left is the dark blue Office of Diversity and Inclusion Logo. On the right is a QR code that links to the Microaggressions in Medicine landing  page (som.georgetown.edu/microaggressions)]

Poster 7

Title: Microaggressions in Medicine

[Background picture of seats in Medical Dental Building GA 2/4 Auditorium] 
“I’m assuming English wasn’t the first language for some of you.”

[Text enclosed in a blue rectangular text box]
Microaggressions are brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults (Sue et al., 2007)

[Large white text, underlined]

To Respond, Take A.C.T.I.O.N.

(Cheung, F. Ganote, C.M., & Souza, T.J., 2016)

[“Tell others” in blue text, the rest in white] 
Tell others: what you observed as problematic in a factual manner. 

[Blue banner at the bottom of the flyer. On the left is the dark blue Office of Diversity and Inclusion Logo. On the right is a QR code that links to the Microaggressions in Medicine landing  page (som.georgetown.edu/microaggressions)]

Poster 8

Title: Microaggressions in Medicine

[Background picture of picnic table with umbrella outside of Dahlgren Memorial Library] 

“They yelled HIV as a diagnosis after learning he was a gay male.”

[Text enclosed in a green rectangular text box]
Microaggressions are brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults (Sue et al., 2007)

[Large white text, underlined]

To Respond, Take A.C.T.I.O.N.

(Cheung, F. Ganote, C.M., & Souza, T.J., 2016)

[“Impact consideration” in green text, the rest in white] 
Impact Consideration: Ask for or state the potential impact of such a statement or action on others. 

[Green banner at the bottom of the flyer. On the left is the dark blue Office of Diversity and Inclusion Logo. On the right is a QR code that links to the Microaggressions in Medicine landing  page (som.georgetown.edu/microaggressions)]

Poster 9

Title: Microaggressions in Medicine

[Background picture of seats in Medical Dental Building GA 2/4 Auditorium] 

“Where are your people really from?”

[Text enclosed in a red rectangular text box]
Microaggressions are brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults (Sue et al., 2007)

[Large white text, underlined]

To Respond, Take A.C.T.I.O.N.

(Cheung, F. Ganote, C.M., & Souza, T.J., 2016)

[“Next steps” in red text, the rest in white] 
Next steps: Request appropriate action be taken and check in with the target of the microaggression.

[Red banner at the bottom of the flyer. On the left is the dark blue Office of Diversity and Inclusion Logo. On the right is a QR code that links to the Microaggressions in Medicine landing page (som.georgetown.edu/microaggressions)]

Poster 10

Title: Microaggressions in Medicine

[Background picture of hallway in Medical Dental building leading to Proctor Harvey] 

“You speak English well.”

[Text enclosed in a green rectangular text box]
Microaggressions are brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults (Sue et al., 2007)

[Large white text, underlined]

To Respond, Take A.C.T.I.O.N.

(Cheung, F. Ganote, C.M., & Souza, T.J., 2016)

[“Own your response” in green text, the rest in white] 
Own your response: Own your own thoughts and feelings around the impact by using first-person language. 

[Red banner at the bottom of the flyer. On the left is the dark blue Office of Diversity and Inclusion Logo. On the right is a QR code that links to the Microaggressions in Medicine landing page (som.georgetown.edu/microaggressions)]

Poster 11

Title: Microaggressions in Medicine

[Background picture of hallway in Medical Dental building leading to Proctor Harvey] 

“This might be too long of a road for you.”

[Text enclosed in a blue rectangular text box]
Microaggressions are brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults (Sue et al., 2007)

[Large white text, underlined]

To Respond, Take A.C.T.I.O.N.

(Cheung, F. Ganote, C.M., & Souza, T.J., 2016)

[“Next steps” in blue text, the rest in white] 
Next steps: Request appropriate action be taken and check in with the target of the microaggression.

[Blue banner at the bottom of the flyer. On the left is the dark blue Office of Diversity and Inclusion Logo. On the right is a QR code that links to the Microaggressions in Medicine landing page (som.georgetown.edu/microaggressions)]

Poster 12

Title: Microaggressions in Medicine

[Background picture of seats in Medical Dental Building GA 2/4 Auditorium] 

“All of our professors have accents”

[Text enclosed in a green rectangular text box]
Microaggressions are brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults (Sue et al., 2007)

[Large white text, underlined]

To Respond, Take A.C.T.I.O.N.

(Cheung, F. Ganote, C.M., & Souza, T.J., 2016)

[“Ask” in green text, the rest in white] 
Ask: clarifying questions to assist with understanding the person’s intentions.

[Green banner at the bottom of the flyer. On the left is the dark blue Office of Diversity and Inclusion logo. On the right is a QR code that links to the Microaggressions in Medicine landing page (som.georgetown.edu/microaggressions)]

Poster 13

Title: Microaggressions in Medicine

[Background picture of surgeons at work with lights overhead] 

“How can you be be a surgeon if you can’t even reach over the table?”

[Text enclosed in a yellow rectangular text box]
Microaggressions are brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults (Sue et al., 2007)

[Large white text, underlined]

To Respond, Take A.C.T.I.O.N.

(Cheung, F. Ganote, C.M., & Souza, T.J., 2016)

[“Tell others” in yellow text, the rest in white] 
Tell others: what you observed as problematic in a factual manner. 

[Yellow banner at the bottom of the flyer. On the left is the dark blue Office of Diversity and Inclusion logo. On the right is a QR code that links to the Microaggressions in Medicine landing page (som.georgetown.edu/microaggressions)]

Poster 14

Title: Microaggressions in Medicine

[Background picture of basement hallway in Medical Dental Building with a portrait of Jack the Bulldog on the wall] 

“Aren’t you a little old to be in medical school?”

[Text enclosed in a blue rectangular text box]
Microaggressions are brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults (Sue et al., 2007)

[Large white text, underlined]

To Respond, Take A.C.T.I.O.N.

(Cheung, F. Ganote, C.M., & Souza, T.J., 2016)

[“Carefully listen” in blue text, the rest in white] 
 Carefully listen: If they disagree with your paraphrase, you could end the conversation or make a statement about their initial comment. If they agree with your paraphrase, explore their intent further. 

[Blue banner at the bottom of the flyer. On the left is the dark blue Office of Diversity and Inclusion logo. On the right is a QR code that links to the Microaggressions in Medicine landing page (som.georgetown.edu/microaggressions)]

Poster 15

Title: Microaggressions in Medicine

[Background picture is an aerial picture of Proctor Harvey Amphitheater] 

“Being referred to as ‘the other one.’ I have been on the same service 2 weeks and attending has not asked what my name is.”

[Text enclosed in a red rectangular text box]
Microaggressions are brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults (Sue et al., 2007)

[Large white text, underlined]

To Respond, Take A.C.T.I.O.N.

(Cheung, F. Ganote, C.M., & Souza, T.J., 2016)

[“Ask” in red text, the rest in white] 
Ask: clarifying questions to assist with understanding the person’s intentions.

[Red banner at the bottom of the flyer. On the left is the dark blue Office of Diversity and Inclusion logo. On the right is a QR code that links to the Microaggressions in Medicine landing page (som.georgetown.edu/microaggressions)]

Poster 16

Title: Microaggressions in Medicine

[Background is an aerial picture of Proctor Harvey Amphitheater] 

“Medicine’s path is too long and expensive and hard of a road for someone with your background.”

[Text enclosed in a yellow rectangular text box]
Microaggressions are brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults (Sue et al., 2007)

[Large white text, underlined]

To Respond, Take A.C.T.I.O.N.

(Cheung, F. Ganote, C.M., & Souza, T.J., 2016)

[“Ask” in yellow text, the rest in white] 
Ask: clarifying questions to assist with understanding the person’s intentions.

[Yellow banner at the bottom of the flyer. On the left is the dark blue Office of Diversity and Inclusion logo. On the right is a QR code that links to the Microaggressions in Medicine landing page (som.georgetown.edu/microaggressions)]

Poster 17

Title: Microaggressions in Medicine

[Background picture is an aerial picture of Proctor Harvey Amphitheater] 

“Oh, you’re a parent and in medical school? What were you thinking?”

[Text enclosed in a green rectangular text box]
Microaggressions are brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults (Sue et al., 2007)

[Large white text, underlined]

To Respond, Take A.C.T.I.O.N.

(Cheung, F. Ganote, C.M., & Souza, T.J., 2016)

[“Own your response” in green text, the rest in white] 
Own your response: Own your own thoughts and feelings around the impact by using first-person language. 

[Green banner at the bottom of the flyer. On the left is the dark blue Office of Diversity and Inclusion logo. On the right is a QR code that links to the Microaggressions in Medicine landing page (som.georgetown.edu/microaggressions)]