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Student and Faculty Diversity in Medical School Selection Open

Mytien Nguyen, Sarwat I. Chaudhry, Alexandra M. Hajduk, Gbenga Ogedegbe, David Henderson , et al. · 2025

This cohort study describes US matriculants’ perceptions of the importance of student and faculty diversity in selecting a medical school.

Discrimination Experiences Among Medical Students Open

Mytien Nguyen, Shruthi Venkataraman, Gerald D. Abrams, Karina Pereira‐Lima, Tonya L. Fancher , et al. · 2025

Importance Previous research has documented the prevalence of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, sex, and sexual orientation among medical students; however, discrimination experienced by medical students with disabilities, and the i…

Correction: Intersectionality of Disability Status, Family Income, Race, and Ethnicity with Taking a Leave of Absence During Medical School Open

Mytien Nguyen, Suchita Rastogi, Karina Pereira‐Lima, Amy Addams, Christopher J. Moreland , et al. · 2025

Race and Disability Characteristics and Accommodation Disparities on the USMLE Step 1 Open

Mytien Nguyen, Gerald D. Abrams, Tiffany Hodgens, Raymond H. Curry, Michael H. Kim , et al. · 2025

Importance Ensuring access to accommodations on high-stakes examinations is crucial for ensuring equal opportunity for medical students with disabilities (MSWD). Objective To examine the associations between gender, race and ethnicity, dis…

Medical School Admissions After the Supreme Court’s 2023 Affirmative Action Ruling Open

Mytien Nguyen, Alexandra M. Hajduk, Tonya L. Fancher, Mark C. Henderson, Jeph Herrin , et al. · 2025

Importance The 2023 Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v President and Fellows of Harvard College ruling to restrict race-based affirmative action is a landmark decision with potentially far-reac…

Cross-sectional study of obstetrics and gynecology-bound students in visiting rotations Open

Melody Y. Hou, Tiffany R. Hodges, Mytien Nguyen, Marjorie Westervelt, Melissa A. Toland , et al. · 2025

Intersectionality of Disability Status, Family Income, Race, and Ethnicity with Taking a Leave of Absence During Medical School Open

Mytien Nguyen, Suchita Rastogi, Karina Pereira‐Lima, Amy Addams, Christopher J. Moreland , et al. · 2025

Intersectionality of Sexual Orientation, Race, and Ethnicity in Medical School Attrition Open

Mytien Nguyen, Dowin Boatright, John Paul Sánchez, Alexandra M. Hajduk, Shruthi Venkataraman , et al. · 2025

This cross-sectional study examines the association of the intersectionality of sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and sex with attrition rates of students from medical school using national cohort data.

Diversity Statements and Pediatric Residency Program and Department Characteristics Open

Zoie C. Sheets, Mytien Nguyen, Blake Hardin, Gerald D. Abrams, Graham Gilliam , et al. · 2025

This cross-sectional study evaluates whether certain pediatric residence program characteristics are associated with the presence of a diversity statement on the program website.

Medical School Faculty Diversity and the Liaison Committee on Medical Education’s Diversity Standards Open

Mytien Nguyen, Tonya L. Fancher, Sarwat I. Chaudhry, Alan Dardik, Laura Castillo-Page , et al. · 2025

This cross-sectional study evaluates US medical school faculty diversity before and after introduction of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education’s diversity standards.

Medical School Support of Students’ Professional and Personal Development by Sociodemographic Characteristics Open

Mytien Nguyen, Hyacinth R. C. Mason, Tonya L. Fancher, Sarwat I. Chaudhry, Melody L. Tran-Reina , et al. · 2025

Importance Personal and professional development are integral to students’ professional identity formation. Objectives To examine the association between race, ethnicity, family income, and growing up in an underresourced neighborhood with…

Reshaping Medical Education to Uplift First-Generation Medical Students Open

Mytien Nguyen, Dowin Boatright, Hyacinth R. C. Mason · 2025

Liaison Committee on Medical Education’s Diversity Standards and Medical School Attrition Open

Mytien Nguyen, Tonya L. Fancher, Hyacinth R. C. Mason, Bassel M. Shanab, Shruthi Venkataraman , et al. · 2025

This cross-sectional study examines the association between the Liaison Committee on Medical Education’s diversity standards and medical school attrition demographics.

The Role, Challenges, and Employment Characteristics of Disability Resource Professionals in Medical Education: A National Study Open

Erin Broskowski, Sarah Triano, Kimberly James, Rylee Betchkal, Karyn LaTurner Echols , et al. · 2025

Background Disability disclosure and accommodation requests among US medical students have increased significantly, yet gaps in support persist. Disability resource professionals (DRPs) are one essential support in bridging these gaps, but…

Sustained tenascin-C expression drives neointimal hyperplasia and promotes aortocaval fistula failure Open

Luis Gonzalez, Weichang Zhang, Hualong Bai, Ryosuke Taniguchi, Abhay B. Ramachandra , et al. · 2025

This study identifies Tenascin-C (TNC) as a key regulator of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) patency. TNC is spatially and temporally regulated, driving neointimal hyperplasia and thrombosis by promoting a prothrombotic, inflammatory microenvi…

Cross-sectional study of obstetrics and gynecology-bound students in visiting rotations Open

Melody Y. Hou, Tiffany Hodgens, Mytien Nguyen, Marjorie Westervelt, Melissa A. Toland , et al. · 2025

Background Recruitment of a more diverse obstetrics and gynecology workforce may help improve patient outcomes, particularly among women of color. Visiting rotations play a role in competing for a position in an obstetrics and gynecology r…

Gender Discrimination and Medical Student Development Open

Shruthi Venkataraman, Mytien Nguyen, Sarwat I. Chaudhry, Mayur M. Desai, Tonya L. Fancher , et al. · 2025

Background Despite prevalent gender discrimination in medical education, its influence on personal and professional development, foundational competencies in medical training per the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), remains…

Community Racial and Ethnic Representation Among Physicians in US Internal Medicine Residency Programs Open

Jung G. Kim, Elle Lett, Christy Boscardin, Karen E. Hauer, Isabel Chen , et al. · 2025

Importance Increasing underrepresented in medicine (URIM) physicians among historically underserved communities helps reduce health disparities. The concordance of URIM physicians with their communities improves access to care, particularl…

Disability Status and Induction Into US Medical Honor Societies Open

Mytien Nguyen, Samantha L. Schroth, Karina Pereira‐Lima, Christopher J. Moreland, Sarwat I. Chaudhry , et al. · 2025

This cohort study examines disability status and membership in medical honor societies among medical students in the US.

Barriers to Advancement—Unequal Opportunities in Academic Promotion Based on Race, Ethnicity, and Gender Open

Shruthi Venkataraman, Mytien Nguyen, Dowin Boatright · 2024

Disaggregating Asian American Data to Enhance Medical Education and Patient Care Open

Mytien Nguyen, Dowin Boatright, Tonya L. Fancher · 2024

HBCUs Are an Undervalued Resource for Addressing the US Physician Shortage Open

Mytien Nguyen, Erica J. Sutton, Hyacinth R. C. Mason · 2024

Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Medical Students’ Identity Formation Open

Shruthi Venkataraman, Mytien Nguyen, Sarwat I. Chaudhry, Mayur M. Desai, Alexandra M. Hajduk , et al. · 2024

Importance Investigating racial and ethnic discrimination in medical education is crucial for addressing disparities and fostering an inclusive environment. Objective To assess how racial and ethnic discrimination in medical school is asso…

Person-Environment Fit and Socioeconomic Status in Medical School Open

Regina G. Russell, Mytien Nguyen, Catherine Havemann, Alexis Webber, Jon Andre Parilla , et al. · 2024

Purpose This study examined the impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on medical education in the context of person-environment fit (PE fit) theory, and specifically focused on the medical school experiences of students from lower-SES backg…

Race and Sex Disparities Among Emergency Medicine Chief Residents Open

Jennifer Tsai, Mytien Nguyen, Sarah Dudgeon, William Mcdade, Jung G. Kim , et al. · 2024

Importance Physicians who belong to minoritized racial and ethnic groups remain underrepresented and underpromoted. Serving as a chief resident is an important position of leadership and prestige, and indicates a benchmark for future profe…

Internal Medicine Program Directors’ Perceptions About Accommodating Residents with Disabilities: A Qualitative Study Open

Maggie Salinger, Mytien Nguyen, Christopher J. Moreland, Anne N. Thorndike, Lisa M. Meeks · 2024

Background While 26% of US adults are disabled, only 3.1 to 9.3% of practicing physicians report having a disability. Ableism within medical training and practice diminishes physician diversity and wellbeing and contributes to healthcare d…

Outcomes of the Main Residency Match for Applicants With Disability Open

Mytien Nguyen, Lisa M. Meeks, Zoie C. Sheets, Rylee Betchkal, Karina Pereira‐Lima , et al. · 2024

This cohort study assesses match rates of US applicants with and without disability into specialty residence programs.

Leave of Absence and Medical Student Placement Into Graduate Medical Education by Race and Ethnicity Open

Mytien Nguyen, Hyacinth R. C. Mason, Regina G. Russell, Tonya L. Fancher, Sarwat I. Chaudhry , et al. · 2024

This study examines the association between taking a leave of absence from medical school and placement into graduate medical education (GME) by race and ethnicity.

Socioeconomic Diversity in Admissions to MD-PhD Programs, 2014-2019 Open

Mytien Nguyen, José E Cavazos, Shruthi Venkataraman, Tonya L. Fancher, Sarwat I. Chaudhry , et al. · 2024

This cohort study of applicants to US MD-PhD programs examines the association of application outcomes with family income.

Development of a Tool to Measure Student Perceptions of Equity and Inclusion in Medical Schools Open

Dowin Boatright, Mytien Nguyen, Katherine A. Hill, David N. Berg, Laura Castillo-Page , et al. · 2024

Importance Creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment is a national priority. Nevertheless, data reflecting medical students’ perception of the climate of equity and inclusion are limited. Objective To develop and validate an…

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