Table 1 Graduating Medical Students from U.S. Allopathic Medical Schools in Matriculation Years 2007–2008 through 2011–2012
Characteristic (N (%)) | Non-IM Students (N = 39,739) | IM Students (N = 8,363) |
|---|---|---|
Race/Ethnicity*** | ||
NH White | 26,681 (67.14) | 4,831 (57.77) |
Aggregate URiM | 6,570 (16.53) | 1,328 (15.88) |
NH Asian | 6,488 (16.33) | 2,204 (26.35) |
NH Black/African-American | 1,669 (4.20) | 355 (4.24) |
NH Native American/Alaska Native | 78 (0.20) | 12 (0.14) |
Hispanic | 2,732 (6.87) | 506 (6.05) |
NH Hawaiian Native/Other Pacific Islander | 63 (0.16) | 10 (0.12) |
NH Multiracial | 1,117 (2.81) | 227 (2.71) |
NH Unknown/Other | 911 (2.29) | 218 (2.61) |
Total Debt*** | ||
No debt | 5,226 (15.05) | 1,476 (20.08) |
< 100,000 | 5,809 (16.72) | 1,348 (18.34) |
$100,000–$199,999 | 10,885 (31.34) | 2,175 (29.58) |
$200,000-$299,999 | 9,838 (28.32) | 1,816 (24.70) |
> $300,000 | 2,977 (8.57) | 537 (7.30) |
Intention to Practice in Underserved Areas*** | ||
Yes | 10,565 (26.71) | 1,969 (23.67) |
Acquired a scholarship*** | ||
Yes | 24,388 (61.65) | 4,840 (58.20) |
Experience in providing health education in the community*** | ||
Yes | 15,981 (40.21) | 3,154 (37.71) |
Participated in a community-based research project* | ||
Yes | 10,905 (27.44) | 2,185 (26.13) |
Experience related to cultural awareness and cultural competency** | ||
Yes | 27,531 (69.28) | 5,669 (67.79) |
Participated in educating students about careers in health professions or biological sciences | ||
Yes | 18,350 (46.18) | 3,441 (41.24) |
Experience with a free clinic for the underserved population | ||
Yes | 29,455 (74.12) | 6,148 (73.51) |
Experience related to health disparities | ||
Yes | 27,374(68.88) | 5,702 (68.18) |
Global health experience | ||
Yes | 12,085 (30.41) | 2,478 (29.63) |
Learned the proper use of the interpreter when needed | ||
Yes | 29,638 (74.58) | 6,174 (73.83) |
Learned another language to improve communication with patients | ||
Yes | 9,739 (24.51) | 1,973 (23.59) |