AAMC Diversity and Inclusion in Medicine 2

Question 1

What is the AAMC's Year 2025 Workforce Projections report about?

Accepted Answer

Projections of physician supply and demand, showing potential shortfalls in the US physician workforce

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A projection of MCAT test-taker demographics

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A forecast of medical school tuition increases

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Demographics of future medical school applicants

Question 2

Why does AAMC argue that physician diversity improves patient care?

Accepted Answer

Patients from underrepresented groups show better outcomes and trust when treated by concordant physicians

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Diverse physicians earn more, improving hospital finances

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Diverse physicians are required by federal law

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Physician diversity reduces malpractice claims

Question 3

What percentage of active US physicians identify as Black or African American?

Accepted Answer

About 5%

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About 2%

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About 10%

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About 15%

Question 4

What is a 'post-baccalaureate pre-med program' and how does it relate to diversity?

Accepted Answer

A program for career changers or disadvantaged students to complete or strengthen pre-med coursework

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A program for current college students to complete pre-med requirements

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An MCAT prep program

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A program only for students who failed pre-med courses

Question 5

What does implicit bias training in medical education aim to address?

Accepted Answer

Unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect treatment decisions and patient interactions

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Intentional discrimination by medical students

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Financial conflicts of interest in healthcare

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Misuse of electronic health records

Question 6

What is the AAMC's Center for Health Justice?

Accepted Answer

An AAMC center focused on advancing health equity and reducing health disparities across populations

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A legal advocacy center for physicians

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A certification body for hospital equity programs

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An insurance program for uninsured patients