“Walking on eggshells”: experiences of underrepresented women in medical training

DiscussionEquity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives in medical education risk being of little value without a  comprehensive and intersectional understanding of the visible and invisible identities of underrepresented trainees. UWiM trainees’ accounts suggest that they experience significant identity dissonance that may result in unintended consequences if left unaddressed. Our study generated the critic al awareness required for medical educators and institutions to examine their biases and meet their obligation of creating a safer and more equitable environment for UWiM trainees.
Source: Perspectives on Medical Education - Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research