The history of medical education: a commentary on race.
J Osteopath Med
; 121(2): 163-170, 2021 Feb 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33567086
ABSTRACT
The institution of medicine was built on a foundation of racism and segregation, the consequences of which still permeate the experiences of Black physicians and patients. To predict the future direction of medical inclusivity, we must first understand the history of medicine as it pertains to race, diversity, and equity. In this Commentary, we review material from publicly available books, articles, and media outlets in a variety of areas, including undergraduate medical education and professional medical societies, where we found an abundance of policies and practices that created a foundation of systemic racism in medical training that carried through the career paths of Black physicians. The objective of this Commentary is to present the history of race in the medical education system and medical society membership, acknowledge the present state of both, and offer concrete solutions to increase diversity in our medical community.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Education, Medical
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Osteopath Med
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States