Gender and Racialization Status of Medical Eponym Namesakes: Cross-sectional Study

ConclusionMost medical eponyms represent men and white individuals, highlighting the underrepresentation of women and racialized individuals. This indicates a need to re-examine the ongoing use of medical eponyms which may entrench sexism and racism in medicine and contribute to an environment that makes some feel unwelcome or undervalued.
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research