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2022


MedEdPORTAL


18

Say My Name: Understanding the Power of Names, Correct Pronunciation, and Personal Narratives.

Authors

Dali S, Atasuntseva A, Shankar M, Ayeroff E, Holmes M, Johnson C, Terkawi A S, Beadle B, Chang J, Boyd K, Dunn T
MedEdPORTAL. 2022; 18:11284.
PMID: 36524099.

Abstract

Names are a reflection of identity and often have personal meaning. The chronic mispronunciation of names can undermine one's identity and be experienced as a microaggression. This workshop aims to provide historical context for names as well as resources for correct name pronunciation.