Graduate Pharmaceutical Education
An African-American Perspective
Carolyn M. Brown RPhpages: 121 - 125
- DOI: 10.1300/J060v03n02_11
- Version of record first published: 25Nov1992
Abstract:
This paper reflects my experiences and concerns about graduate education, in particular, from the perspective of an African-American female. As a consequence of being a so-called "double minority" student, I have been provided with various opportunities as well as numerous migraine headaches. As a minority in a majority instituti&, I have many unique needs that are generally not satisfied in such institutions. Understanding the concerns of minority students is definitely a prerequisite to providing an atmosphere for higher learning. In this paper, I will attempt to express some thoughts in reflections of my needs and concerns that I think should be considered by institutions who are trying to provide support systems for minority students. In addition. I will offer some suggestions on how to make minorities feel welcome and part of the diversity system.