Understanding the Experiences of Black Women Medical Students and Residents: A Narrative Review

Frontiers in Public Health

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Sacha Sharp¹  Ashley Hixson²  Julia Stumpff³  Francesca Williamson⁴ 

[1] Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine;College of Education, University of Maryland, College Park;Ruth Lilly Medical Library, Indiana University School of Medicine;Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine

关键词: Black women;    intersectionality;    medical education;    medical students;    residents;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpubh.2022.879135

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Background Few research studies examine medical students and residents with intersectional identities. In the emerging literature, data on Black women's experiences may be misrepresented and misinterpreted as studies aggregate data for women, students of color, and Black/African American men. As such, these studies do not account for the nuanced experiences of gendered racism that Black women students and residents may encounter during their medical education. Methods Using Crenshaw's intersectionality as an analytical tool, we conducted a narrative review to highlight how Black women medical students and residents are rendered invisible in the current literature on medical education. Results The results generated 13 citations specifically discussing Black women medical students and residents, with only six studies being empirical research. Conclusion We conclude that 13 articles is inadequate for understanding the experiences of these populations. Without centering Black women or using an intersectional lens, researchers could invalidate the lived experiences of this population and create barriers to the political resources Black women learners need to be successful. Moreover, the lack of intention behind addressing the needs of Black women can be viewed as complicity in the oppressive structures that serve to subjugate them.

【 授权许可】

CC BY