University initiative boosts Black student representation in medicine
Sunday, May 25, 2025, 11:20 am
In response to the persistently low numbers of Black physicians relative to community demographics, a university has launched a focused action plan to enhance recruitment in its medical programs. The initiative is designed to confront systemic disparities and cultivate a more diverse, inclusive healthcare system.
L’Université de Montréal a lancé en 2022 un plan d’action pour augmenter la diversité dans le milieu médical.
La proportion de médecins noirs est faible en comparaison avec la représentativité de cette communauté dans la population. Même s’il existe encore des défis pour recruter des étudiants noirs en médecine, on commence à voir des changements positifs.
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