Gender and Racialization Status of Medical Eponym Namesakes: Cross-sectional Study.
Nishaant BhambraSarah WaicusNavindra PersaudPublished in: Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities (2024)
Most medical eponyms represent men and white individuals, highlighting the underrepresentation of women and racialized individuals. This indicates a need to re-examine the ongoing use of medical eponyms which may entrench sexism and racism in medicine and contribute to an environment that makes some feel unwelcome or undervalued.