In hindsight, 2020 is appearing to be a pivotal time in medical education. 2020 saw the emergence of the SARS-2 Covid-19 pandemic, social upheavals, the decision by the National Board for Medical Examiners (NBME) to make the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 examination pass/fail, increased numbers of applications to medical schools especially from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in medicine (URM) and the increasing recognition by so many well-meaning people in medicine and healthcare of the importance of diversifying our medical school classes.
USA – Now is the time to diversify the nation’s medical workforce. Here’s how (Brookings)
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