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This study aims to examine the experiences of epistemic racism among Black women in health professions in Canada.

Epistemic racism in the health professions: A qualitative study with Black women in Canada

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This study aims to examine the experiences of epistemic racism among Black women in health professions in Canada.
Conducted a critical interpretive qualitative study with 13 Black women healthcare professionals in Canada.
Explored themes related to credibility, knowledge claims, and professional authority.
Analyzed experiences of racism within institutional practices and interpersonal interactions.
Identified routine epistemic racism where Black women were not perceived as credible professionals.
Found that stereotypes undermined their professional credentials and knowledge claims.
Noted that adopting characteristics of 'Whiteness' was a strategy employed to seek professional credibility.

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Qualitative study explores experiences of epistemic racism in healthcare, highlighting significant implications.

Beagan et al. (2022) studied this question.

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