First, Do No Harm (to the One You Train)

<i>Primum non nocere</i> or "first, do no harm" is among the most well-known proverbs in medical education. While its application to patients is well known, the injunction can also be read with medical trainees in mind. Teaching physicians might consider "first, do no harm" not only when considering their patients but also when considering the moral formation of their trainees. In a season when medical educators are attempting to clarify the "harms" of medical training, this reading can invite a more candid, nuanced discourse between teachers and learners about the experiences of medical training.