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Mini-medical school programs decrease perceived barriers of pursuing medical careers among underrepresented minority

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Mini-medical school programs with mentoring significantly reduce barriers for underrepresented minority (URM) students applying to medical school. These programs can increase physician diversity and reduce health disparities.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Health Disparities
  • Diversity in Medicine

Background:

  • Underrepresented minority (URM) student applications to medical school remain low, leading to disproportionate physician representation.
  • Increasing diversity in medicine is crucial for addressing healthcare disparities among minority populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and assess barriers faced by underrepresented minority (URM) high school students aspiring to attend medical school.

Main Methods:

  • Surveys were administered to participants in the Med-Achieve mini-medical school program in New York City.
  • The study assessed the prevalence of perceived barriers to medical school application among diverse high school students.

Main Results:

  • 80% of first-generation college students reported barriers to medical school.
  • Key barriers included cost (77%), lack of guidance/role models (53.9%), and perceived academic inability (53.9%).
  • A significant reduction in the "lack of guidance/role models" barrier was observed post-program.

Conclusions:

  • Mini-medical school programs, particularly those with mentoring, effectively reduce perceived barriers for URM students.
  • Such initiatives hold potential for increasing medical student diversity and mitigating health inequities.