Bewuketu Terefe, Mahlet Moges Jembere, Birhanu Abie Mekonnen
Spatial variations and determinants of iron containing foods consumption among 6-23 months old children in Ethiopia: spatial, and multilevel analysis
Scientific reports
differential attainment wellknown phenomenon medical education despite strong impetus institutions researchers move away student deficit model exploring attainment gap little attention given understanding experiences black asian minority ethnic bame medical students informed social construction learning theory first national study explore multiple dimensions medical school environment impact academic performance bame undergraduate medical students across uk using sequential explanatory mixedmethods approach authors conducted survey facilitated three focus groups across medical schools uk 20202021 participants selfidentified bame backgrounds quantitative analyses included descriptive statistics bivariate analyses qualitative data analysed using thematic analysis subsequently identifying inductive themes three hundred sixtytwo respondents completed phase 1 survey 17 participants participated phase 2 focus groups although survey focus group participants identified facilitators learning supportive relationships students reported facing numerous barriers felt impeded learning performance barriers included limited access educational resources undiversified curricula medical school populations students also described experiencing witnessing various forms racism throughout educational journeys students encountered various difficulties throughout medical training felt impacted learning performance study offers novel insights experiences bame students builds upon previous research also reveals pervasive nature racism within medical schools highlighting urgent need institutional changes educators institutions must go beyond merely recognising barriers facilitators must proactively innovate adapt pave way inclusive learning environments truly foster sense belonging bame students