Given the prevalence of SA, its detrimental short term and long-term effects and the difficulty survivors face sharing their experiences, there is a pressing need to train future practitioners to become familiar with SADV interviewing, management, and resources. Regardless of their field of training, medical students will likely encounter survivors of SADV. To proactively target internal barriers and biases, especially against marginalized communities, training around incorporating trauma informed and culturally safe care is vital. Providing care to survivors of SADV can be immensely difficult. To encourage personal wellness, medical schools should equip students with tools to handle the emotional burden and vicarious trauma that are associated with providing SADV care.
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