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Published in: Israel Journal of Health Policy Research 1/2015

Open Access 01-12-2015 | Commentary

Challenges faced by Arab women who are interested in becoming physicians

Authors: Bishara Bisharat, Abdalla Bowirrat

Published in: Israel Journal of Health Policy Research | Issue 1/2015

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Abstract

Understanding the underlying reasons for the under-representation of Arab women within the health care system in Israel is crucial for creating future strategies for intervention, in order to minimize the gaps in the health care system and thus improve the medical services and health status.
Our commentary tries to shed light on the underrepresentation and the marginalization of the Arab women in society in general and in the medical field in specific.
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Metadata
Title
Challenges faced by Arab women who are interested in becoming physicians
Authors
Bishara Bisharat
Abdalla Bowirrat
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Israel Journal of Health Policy Research / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 2045-4015
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13584-015-0029-4

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