Experiences of International and Puerto Rican Medical Graduates in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Key Points

• The study investigates the experiences of international and Puerto Rican medical graduates regarding discrimination and professional satisfaction in the U.S.
• Conducted a cross-sectional survey among international and Puerto Rican medical graduates in the U.S.
• Assessed experiences of racial, ethnic, gender, and language discrimination.
• Evaluated levels of professional satisfaction and need for interventions.
• High rates of discrimination reported by medical graduates based on race, ethnicity, gender, and language.
• Despite discrimination, most graduates express high levels of professional satisfaction.
• Findings highlight a critical need for targeted interventions to support cultural identity and career sustainability.