The impact of experiences relating to gender and sexual orientation on medical student's professional identity formation and career choices: an exploratory qualitative study

Bennett, Richard Huw, Webb, Katie and Samuriwo, Ray ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5954-0501 2023. The impact of experiences relating to gender and sexual orientation on medical student's professional identity formation and career choices: an exploratory qualitative study. Presented at: INHWE 3rd International Congress of Health Education and Research & AoME Annual Academic Meeting, Cardiff, 27-29 June 2023.

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Abstract

Introduction Promoting equality, inclusivity and diversity has become an increasing priority in medical education. Despite this, medical students hear about, observe and experience discrimination, prejudice, stigma, misconceptions and bias because of sexual orientation, and/or gender identity (1). It can be argued that in some areas of medicine there is a lack of representation of those with different identities and backgrounds (2). Sexual and gender minority medical students can face conflict between their personal and professional identity, which can be harmful to wellbeing and academic progression (3). Little is known about the experiences of medical students at this critical juncture of identity formation and concomitant consequences for their career choices. This study seeks to explore the impact of gender and sexual orientation on medical students’ experience during medical school, understand challenges and impact upon professional identity formation and career decision-making. Methods Medical students from a UK university (years 1-5 and including intercalating students) were invited to take part. This multi-modal study collected data in two phases. We initially collected data via an online anonymised free-text survey, with interested participants then having the opportunity to take part in semi-structured narrative interviews. All data will be subject to a constructivist thematic analysis conducted using NVivo 12. Results Data collection and analysis is ongoing and will be completed ahead of the academic meeting.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Status:	Published
Schools:	Medicine
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Last Modified:	30 Jan 2024 16:00
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/165553

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