A Narrative Review of Discrimination Experienced by Medical Students.

Introduction: The aim of this review was to clarify the nature of discrimination experienced by medical students and identify institutional responses and directions for future research.

Method: A narrative literature review of first-hand experiences of discrimination reported by medical students across a 10-year time period.

Results: Twenty-five reports with different methodologies were included. Discrimination was defined by a wide range of terms. Students had a range of responses to discriminatory treatment and many did not report their experiences.

Conclusion: Discrimination is a significant issue for medical students in clinical settings. Further research is needed to formulate institutional responses to understanding and addressing discrimination.