Access and Inclusion
Our ‘Access & Inclusion’ theme critically examines how structural inequalities, related to socioeconomic status, race, gender, disability, and geography, shape access, progression, and success in medical education. Our work explores the strategies used to widen participation, foster belonging, and create equitable educational environments.
Why is this important? 
Creating a diverse, inclusive medical workforce enriches the profession by bringing varied experiences and perspectives to patient care. It fosters cultural humility and supports the development of stronger patient–practitioner relationships.
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Example publications:
- Dutta, N., Scott, K., Horsburgh, J., Jamil, F., Chandauka, R., Meiring, S. J., & Kumar, S. (2022). WATCCH: a multiprofessional approach to widening participation in healthcare careers. Education for Primary Care, 33(2), 102–108.
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- Collin, V., Brown, M., Alsafi, Z., Sylvan, N., Parekh, R. and Kumar, S. (2023), Student Medical Education Masterclasses: Diversifying the Academic Pipeline. Clin Teach, 22: e13850. 
Active projects
Grant funding from: Association of the Study of Medical Education Small Grants 2023 Knight, L., Parekh, R. (2025). Widening Access to Careers in Community Healthcare (WATCCH): A Realist Evaluation.
In peer review:   Knight, L., Ikhlaq, H., Parekh, R. Planting seeds and nurturing seedlings: A realist evaluation of a London-based Widening Access programme .