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Black Struggles for Medical Education and Postgraduate Training.

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Title: Black Struggles for Medical Education and Postgraduate Training.
Authors: Ludmerer, Kenneth M.
Source: American Journal of Public Health. May2026, Vol. 116 Issue 5, p628-631. 4p.
Subjects: Medical education -- History, African Americans, Social justice, Internship programs, Mentoring, Educational tests & measurements, Racism, Minorities, Discrimination (Sociology), Vocational guidance, Professional competence
Abstract: The article explores the history of African American physicians and challenges related to gaining medical education and postgraduate training. It discusses the study "An American Health Dilemma" by W. Michael Byrd and Linda A. Clayton describing the early African American physicians, the discrimination and frustration they experienced and their efforts to address racism and provide medical care to the needy of all races. It also describes the growth of the African American medical profession.
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  Data: The article explores the history of African American physicians and challenges related to gaining medical education and postgraduate training. It discusses the study "An American Health Dilemma" by W. Michael Byrd and Linda A. Clayton describing the early African American physicians, the discrimination and frustration they experienced and their efforts to address racism and provide medical care to the needy of all races. It also describes the growth of the African American medical profession.
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