For Women of Color in Medicine, the Challenges Extend Beyond Education

For Women of Color in Medicine, the Challenges Extend Beyond Education
The complexities of applying, a lack of mentorship, and struggles to navigate the system are just a few of the roadblocks
Jessica Yang
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Sep 9, 2019
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Credit: Peopleimages/E+/GettyWomen physicians face constant reminders that they are women in a field created by males, that no matter what they say or how they dress, that…
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Written by Jessica Yang
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Medical student and writer. Usually reading something. Twitter: @byjessicayang Email: hello[@]byjessicayang[.]com
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