Dr. Maliha Rahman

OB/GYN Doctor | Muslim | Mom | Health Equity Advocate

[Brittani James, MD @DrBrittaniJ]

I truly think it’s easier for white people to fight to uphold the myth of Meritocracy rather than face the deep pain of realizing they have been told a complete lie their whole lives about what the world is really like.

It’s cognitive dissonance at it’s finest.

#AffirmativeAction #Meritocracy

[Dr. Maliha Rahman @drmaliharahman]

I just can’t with all the MLK quotes being used to validate the #SCOTUS action against affirmative action. Clearly you don’t get it. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[rolandsmartin @rolandsmartin]

To the Asian-American students who won today with the Supreme Court decision ending affirmative action, guess what? You still are not going to get into Ivy League institutions. Why? LEGACY. None of them are ending legacy admissions, which benefits white students. Congratulations.

[Michael Harriot @michaelharriot]

Before you begin your thinkpiece, the Supreme Court DID NOT strike down Affirmative Action

Admission preferences for legacies, donors, employee families and special recommendations are still allowed

The Court struck down Affirmative Action For everyone except WHITE PEOPLE

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Affirmative action was never a complete answer in the drive towards a more just society. But for generations of students who had been systematically excluded from most of America’s key institutions—it gave us the chance to show we more than deserved a seat at the table.

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent decision, it’s time to redouble our efforts.

[Dr. Vanessa Grubbs (she/her) @thenephrologist]

“Eliminating racial discrimination means eliminating all of it,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the court.

This is the most ignorant ish I’ve seen all week. We can’t eliminate race when the effects of #racism continues.

#affirmativeaction
#scotus

[BlackDocVillage @BlackDocVillage]

There is NO STANDARD DUE PROCESS POLICY for resident disciplinary proceedings. @acgme only takes action if residency programs violate institution due process policy--THAT THEY GET TO WRITE THEMSELVES. (BTW- only 5% of US residents are Black but account for 20% of dismissals.)

[Dr. Maliha Rahman @drmaliharahman]

#MedTwitter #MedEd #residency #internyear

[Dr. Maliha Rahman @drmaliharahman]

July 1st is coming up, which will be the first day of #residency for a new class of doctors. While a very exciting time, as a #minorityinmedicine, here are 3 things I wish I knew:

[Dr. Maliha Rahman @drmaliharahman]

Sigh. I wish things weren’t this way for minorities in residency. It’s hard enough. I hope that you end up in a truly supportive place, but in case you don’t, know that you’re not alone.

[Dr. Maliha Rahman @drmaliharahman]

And in surgical or procedural specialties, this means they will not let you do as much. It also affects your evaluations from them.

[Dr. Maliha Rahman @drmaliharahman]

3. Your colleagues and attendings are not necessarily looking out for your best interest. I was very naive going into residency. Sadly, I didn’t realize how malicious people can be. Be cautious.

[Dr. Maliha Rahman @drmaliharahman]

But especially as a minority resident, when you make a mistake or are perceived as less confident (even when you know what you’re doing), attendings will trust you less.

[Dr. Maliha Rahman @drmaliharahman]

It’s not fair, because residency is supposed to be a supportive learning environment.

[Dr. Maliha Rahman @drmaliharahman]

Attendings, even at academic institutions, pretty quickly judge residents to determine who they think is a “good” resident vs “bad” resident.

[Dr. Maliha Rahman @drmaliharahman]

I know this can be easier said than done. As a resident, you can feel trapped. But know this is an option worth seriously pursuing.

[Dr. Maliha Rahman @drmaliharahman]

Which brings me to my next point. 2. Don’t be afraid to transfer. If you know early on they’re out to get you, things probably will not get better. They will probably get worse. Get out early before they cause more damage to your career.

[Dr. Maliha Rahman @drmaliharahman]

It’s a myth that we can just work harder and overcome this because once you are a target, they will make sure to find something. You can’t win.

[Dr. Maliha Rahman @drmaliharahman]

1. Hard work and good patient care won’t necessarily make you a successful resident.

[Dr. Maliha Rahman @drmaliharahman]

As a minority or someone who is different, there is a higher chance of this happening to you. It sucks.

[Dr. Maliha Rahman @drmaliharahman]

Unfortunately, it is a workplace, and if people don’t like you (e.g. colleagues, nurses, attendings), they can question your competence and make it difficult to succeed.