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  • Public Health
  • Socioeconomic Determinants of Health

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  • Food insecurity impacts nearly 13.5% of US households, a rate exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The prevalence and contributing factors of food insecurity among medical students remain largely uncharacterized, impeding targeted support.
  • Addressing basic needs is crucial for medical student well-being and academic success.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of food insecurity among US allopathic medical students.
  • To identify sociodemographic factors associated with food insecurity in this population.
  • To inform the development of targeted interventions and support systems.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was administered to 1834 medical students across 8 US medical schools.
  • The US Department of Agriculture Adult Food Security Survey Module was used to assess food insecurity.
  • Univariable and multivariable regression analyses identified associations between food insecurity and demographic factors.

Main Results:

  • The overall prevalence of food insecurity among medical students was 21.2%, significantly higher than the national average.
  • Disparities were observed, with higher prevalence among Black, Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern/North African, and Hispanic/Latino students.
  • Students from underrepresented in medicine (URiM) backgrounds, Pell grant recipients, and those with higher debt or dependents faced increased odds of food insecurity.

Conclusions:

  • Medical students experience food insecurity at a rate nearly double the national household average, highlighting a critical issue in medical education.
  • Significant disparities in food insecurity prevalence exist among diverse student populations, underscoring the need for equitable support.
  • Institutional and policy-level interventions are urgently required to address the basic needs of medical students and ensure the future physician workforce.