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Obviously as a race, those who identify as Black or African Americans are still very underrepresented in medicine. But when you consider the makeup of medical schools today, especially at top high stat schools, it seems that the majority of those that identify as Black or African American are coming from African immigrant origins. Obviously being Black is not a monolith and there's different cultural and social factors among groups in the African Diaspora, which is leading to this effect.
But considering the boost that the URM status gives, isn't it benefitting African Immigrant groups over those that come from African American communities in the U.S? Is the benefit of increased representation the same to African Americans communities in the U.S if that representation is coming overwhelmingly from African immigrant groups?
I really don't know what or how to think about this, especially considering that so many medical schools and teaching hospitals are in majority urban African American communities.
If anyone could share their viewpoint or share articles, I would really appreciate it.
But considering the boost that the URM status gives, isn't it benefitting African Immigrant groups over those that come from African American communities in the U.S? Is the benefit of increased representation the same to African Americans communities in the U.S if that representation is coming overwhelmingly from African immigrant groups?
I really don't know what or how to think about this, especially considering that so many medical schools and teaching hospitals are in majority urban African American communities.
If anyone could share their viewpoint or share articles, I would really appreciate it.