Underrepresented in medicine refers to populations with lower representation in medicine relative to the broader population.
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Jade O. Norman, PA-S3, MHS and Taylor Edwards
Updated August 8, 2022 by Jade O. Norman, PA-S3, MHS and Taylor Edwards
Defining who is considered an underrepresented minority (URM), the frequent obstacles they face, and how ... Read more
Caylen Bost
Updated August 8, 2022 by Caylen Bost
Congratulations! You survived the MCAT, AMCAS, secondaries, interviews, and months of waiting. If this cycle ... Read more
Christina Amutah
Updated June 23, 2022 by Christina Amutah
While getting accepted into medical school is more difficult than ever in America, there are ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated August 21, 2026 by Brian Wu
The MCAT looms large on the horizon of many would-be medical students – and there ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated August 8, 2022 by Brian Wu
Dr. Damon Tweedy is an assistant professor of psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center and a staff physician ... Read more
Christy Duan
Updated August 21, 2026 by Christy Duan
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