Opinion: We must redesign medical education to support clinician diversity

New medical students across the country are participating in the white coat ceremony symbolizing the beginning of their journey to become a clinician. However, not all students will graduate and practice medicine. Systemic challenges play a role in disparate graduation rates, signaling a need for a redesign of medical education.

According to a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, students are more likely to leave medical school…