Medical students impacted by discrimination: a qualitative study into their experiences of belonging and support systems at medical schools in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To better understand the broader experience of medical students impacted by discrimination and the support systems they engage with.

Design

Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews.

Setting

Four medical schools based in the UK.

Participants

17 medical students were recruited using volunteer and snowball sampling: all students self-identified as being impacted by discrimination.

Results

5 themes were identified: feelings of isolation, imposter syndrome and exclusion; a lack of representation and positive role modelling; the importance of peer support; issues relating to the accessibility of support; building support networks through shared experiences and attempts to foster a sense of inclusion through peer and institutionally led init

SUBMITTER: Ikhlaq H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10759082 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature