These first-generation college graduates, and others who come from backgrounds with limited exposure to medicine, may also have unique needs and face challenges that are not always readily recognized by their schools.įor example, cultural capital (what one knows about the culture they are in) and social capital (who one has as their guide) may be in short supply for first-generation students, leaving them encumbered by invisible yet very real barriers that do not affect their continuing generation counterparts. They often possess a track record of highly desirable traits for a physician, such as grit, self-determination, and important insights into the complex health disparities facing the U.S healthcare system today.
Medical students who are the first in their families to graduate from college bring unique strengths to medical school. Our toolkit for students provides information on finding a mentor, financial aid and more.
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