Overcoming barriers to equality, diversity, inclusivity, and sense of belonging in healthcare education: the Underrepresented Groups' Experiences in Osteopathic Training (UrGEnT) mixed methods study.
Jerry Draper-RodiHilary AbbeyJohn HammondOliver T ThomsonKevin BrownhillAndrew MacMillanYinka FabusuyiSteven VogelPublished in: BMC medical education (2024)
Our findings confirm conclusions from other institutions that staff education is urgently needed to create and maintain equitable, inclusive environments in osteopathic educational institutions in the UK to support all students, particularly those from underrepresented groups. Institutional EDI processes and policies also need to be clarified or modified to ensure their usefulness, accessibility, and implementation.