August 1, 2025Open Access

Exploring Residents' Beliefs Regarding the Role of Race in Clinical Decision-Making: A Qualitative Study.

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Qualitative study reveals residents struggle with race's role in clinical decision-making, highlighting implications for health equity.

Residents identified a persistent belief in race-based medicine, aligning their clinical reasoning with traditional views.
A significant number reported disequilibrium between their understanding of race as a social construct and prevailing clinical norms.
Thematic analysis revealed three main themes regarding race and its impact on health outcomes, advocating for a shift in clinical practice.
These findings suggest a need for educational reforms to address the complexities of race in medical training and decision-making.

Selden et al. (2025) studied this question.

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