BMA Charter to prevent and address racial harassment in medical schools: Focus group report

This report articulates the findings from the facilitation of 6 focus groups with 18 black and minoritised medical students at Imperial College London. These focus groups were undertaken in June and July 2021.

The report is set out based on central themes that emerged from the focus groups. The themes are; Marginalisation and Isolation, Racial Harassment, Bullying and Microaggressions, Clinical Placements, Theatre and wearing Hijab, Curriculum, Assessments, Systems of Support for Students.

This report seeks to articulate and represent the dialogues, experiences, reflections, and recommendations of the black and minoritised students. Each section includes student testimonies and their recommendations for change.