Introduction
There’s a lot of talk about diversity in STEM fields over the past few years, but what about medical schools? The medical school admissions process is often overlooked when it comes to supporting diversity initiatives. Say’s Jasdeep Sidana, if we want our healthcare system to be more equitable and just for everyone, then it’s important that we provide opportunities for people from underrepresented communities to apply to medical school.
Over the past several years, several initiatives have been established to support diversity in STEM fields.
Over the past several years, several initiatives have been established to support diversity in STEM fields. These include the National Action Plan on Women in STEM, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy’s Diversity in STEM Initiative and The National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT).
There are many ways that these efforts can expand to include communities that have been historically underserved.
There are many ways that these efforts can expand to include communities that have been historically underserved. One example is the creation of scholarships for students who have disabilities and require additional accommodations, such as wheelchair users or those with learning disabilities. Another example would be expanding the scholarship program to include undocumented students who do not qualify for federal financial aid because they lack legal status in the United States. These types of scholarships could help ensure that all students are given access to higher education regardless of their background or circumstance
As a result, there has been an increase in the number of scholarships for minority students applying to medical schools.
As a result, there has been an increase in the number of scholarships for minority students applying to medical schools. These scholarships support diversity in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields by providing financial assistance to students from underrepresented groups who might otherwise be unable to afford tuition costs at top-tier universities. However, it’s important to note that these efforts can expand beyond just increasing numbers of applicants or recipients; they should also include communities that have been historically underserved.
Medical schools should consider providing funding for students from underrepresented and underserved communities through scholarships
Medical schools should consider providing funding for students from underrepresented and underserved communities through scholarships. Scholarships can help students who otherwise would not be able to afford medical school. This will increase the number of doctors from these communities, which will lead to more diverse patient populations being served by physicians who understand their needs and speak their language.
Conclusion
Medical schools should consider providing funding for students from underrepresented and underserved communities through scholarships.
