I had the privilege of learning from some of the brightest minds in medicine at Addis Ababa University. Unfortunately, the instructors’ reliance on teaching by humiliation created a harmful learning environment that detracted from student well-being and academic progress. Current teaching strategies unintentionally undermine student confidence and engagement in the subject, potentially impacting their future effectiveness as doctors. I urge the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough assessment of teaching strategies in Ethiopian medical schools and implement evidence-based methods that prioritize student engagement, knowledge retention, and critical thinking skills, fostering the development of competent and confident future doctors.