Our Fall 2022 issue focuses on Medicine for the Marginalized, a broad topic that aims to shed light on the identities and groups that face structural barriers and inequities to achieving quality access to care. As the next generation of students trains to enter careers within the medical field, we value the importance of recognizing the factors that impact the ability of far too many communities to attain the care they need.

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In this issue, you will find pieces across a range of topics related to medicine for the marginalized, including gender minority patients, racial and ethnic disparities in Alzheimers, health of First Generation College Students, Rural-Urban Health Disparities, the ethics of medical resource allocation, and more. 

Science and healthcare are dynamic fields that are continuously improving. However, if we do not stop to think about which groups are being left out of scientific advancements and how care must be adapted to support the most vulnerable groups of individuals, the medical field will continue to present inequities. Our journal aims to discuss instances where social determinants of health become visible and emphasize the importance of examining the structures at play that are impacting access and quality of care. We hope the pieces in our journal serve as a starting point for you to continue thinking about the role of social determinants in health. From everyone on the DMEJ team, we thank you for taking the time to read our journal and hope you find the pieces as compelling and thought-provoking as we do.

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Thank you for supporting our work and we look forward to continuing to engage in these important conversations going forward!

Sincerely, 

Co-Presidents 

Priya Meesa & Amber Smith