The experiences of underrepresented minority faculty in schools of medicine.

CONCLUSIONS: Strong support from leaders, mentors, and peers to nurture and protect faculty of color in schools of medicine is needed to counteract the negative effects of racism and to promote the positive effects this group has on diversity and excellence in medical education. Specific strategies for survival and success are described. PMID: 25472784 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25472784?dopt=Abstract

Source: Medical Education Online - December 5, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Med Educ Online Source Type: research