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A Narrative Review of Discrimination Experienced by Medical Students
Lillian Ng1, Charlie Lin1, Marcus A Henning2
1Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, 1142 New Zealand.
Introduction:
The aim of this review was to clarify the nature of discrimination experienced by medical students and identify institutional responses and directions for future research.
Method:
A narrative literature review of first-hand experiences of discrimination reported by medical students across a 10-year time period.
Results:
Twenty-five reports with different methodologies were included. Discrimination was defined by a wide range of terms. Students had a range of responses to discriminatory treatment and many did not report their experiences.
Conclusion:
Discrimination is a significant issue for medical students in clinical settings. Further research is needed to formulate institutional responses to understanding and addressing discrimination.
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