Am I “Underrepresented”?

[KiGnome]

Perhaps a silly question, but I am visually a Latino, considering I have tan skin, though I am curious as to whether I particularly fall under the minority/underrepresented in medicine definition. I am adopted from Guatemala into the United States and have been raised by a white family; hence, I only speak English fluently and I have lost touch with my cultural roots (though I am exploring it more in my undergrad years).

Considering the definition, I am curious as to whether the “socioeconomic” sort-of privilege I grew up surrounded by negates the Hispanic/Latino identity I am visually. Again, perhaps a silly question but I am genuinely curious. Thanks!

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[Ms. Incognito]

From the little context you provided, I probably wouldn't say you'd have the "disadvantaged" status.

However, you most definitely would be considered/classified as "underrepresented in medicine" (URM/URiM) based on your ethnic background and Guatemalan roots.

 

[Goro]

Perhaps a silly question, but I am visually a Latino, considering I have tan skin, though I am curious as to whether I particularly fall under the minority/underrepresented in medicine definition. I am adopted from Guatemala into the United States and have been raised by a white family; hence, I only speak English fluently and I have lost touch with my cultural roots (though I am exploring it more in my undergrad years).

Considering the definition, I am curious as to whether the “socioeconomic” sort-of privilege I grew up surrounded by negates the Hispanic/Latino identity I am visually. Again, perhaps a silly question but I am genuinely curious. Thanks!

My understanding is that Guatemenos are not URM, but being Hispanic can be helpful.

Gaining Spanish language skills and/or service to Hispanic communities can also be of help.