Kara L Neil, Abebe Bekele, Anne Qualter, Anthony Edwards, Agnes Binagwaho
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Abstract
Purpose: Significant gender disparities exist in the medical field. Medical schools play an important role in promoting gender inclusion, which can lead to increased gender equity in clinical settings. This study explores participants' experiences and gender perspectives at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) in Rwanda, which is prioritizing gender inclusion across several initiatives.
Materials and methods: This is a qualitative study with a feminist social constructivist approach. Participants included faculty and students in UGHE's School of Medicine. Participants were selected via random stratified sampling by their role and sex. Twelve semi-structured interviews were conducted, six with faculty and six with students. The data was analyzed via coding and narrative analysis.
Results: Participants described their experiences at UGHE, including strengths, weaknesses, shifts in their own gender perspectives, and recommendations for the future. Three overarching themes included the role of affirmative action, integrating gender-based training and curriculum, and strengthening institutional policies to promote inclusion.
Conclusion: Medical schools play a key role in promoting gender equity and catalyzing a shift in gender perspective. Internal systems and policies impact gender inclusion. Medical schools should consider ways to build capacity for both its faculty and students in gender-related topics.
期刊介绍:
Medical Teacher provides accounts of new teaching methods, guidance on structuring courses and assessing achievement, and serves as a forum for communication between medical teachers and those involved in general education. In particular, the journal recognizes the problems teachers have in keeping up-to-date with the developments in educational methods that lead to more effective teaching and learning at a time when the content of the curriculum—from medical procedures to policy changes in health care provision—is also changing. The journal features reports of innovation and research in medical education, case studies, survey articles, practical guidelines, reviews of current literature and book reviews. All articles are peer reviewed.