Inclusion and diversity within medical education: a focus group study of students' experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Background/introduction

As patient populations become more diverse, it is imperative that future physicians receive proper training in order to provide the best quality of care. This study examines medical students' perceptions of how prepared they are in dealing with a diverse population and assesses how included and supported the students felt during their studies.

Methods

Four semi-structured focus groups were held with medical students across all years of the medical study program of a Dutch university. Focus group transcripts were analyzed thematically.

Results

Students' experiences could be categorized as follows: (1) (Minority) identities and personal motivations, (2) Understanding of diversity and an inclusive learning environment, (3) Diversity in education,

SUBMITTER: Verbree AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9875758 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature