Students with global experiences during medical school are more likely to work in settings that focus on the underserved: an observational study from a public U.S. institution

Abstract Background Global health interest has grown among medical students over the past 20 years, and most medical schools offer global health opportunities. Studies suggest that completing global health electives during medical school may increase the likelihood of working with underserved popula...

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Main Authors: Shay E. Slifko, Nadja A. Vielot, Sylvia Becker-Dreps, Donald E. Pathman, Justin G. Myers, Martha Carlough
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-021-02975-3