Development of a Tool to Measure Student Perceptions of Equity and Inclusion in Medical Schools.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment is a national priority. Nevertheless, data reflecting medical students' perception of the climate of equity and inclusion are limited.

Objective

To develop and validate an instrument to measure students' perceptions of the climate of equity and inclusion in medical school using data collected annually by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).

Design, setting, and participants

The Promoting Diversity, Group Inclusion, and Equity tool was developed in 3 stages. A Delphi panel of 9 members identified survey items from preexisting AAMC data sources. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was performed on student responses to AAMC surveys to construct the tool, which underwent rigorous

SUBMITTER: Boatright D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10882418 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature