Abstract: Gender bias in medicine has been widely recognized as a significant determinant of health and illness. However, its impact on the daily practice of medicine is often underestimated. Research highlights that the biomedical focus medical training curricula is a major contributing factor to the gender bias observed among healthcare professionals. This study employed a descriptive qualitative design and purposive sampling to recruit and interview 19 medical students (14 women and 5 men) from the University of Barcelona and the University of Cantabria (Spain). The interviews were transcribed verbatim and coded and categorized into thematic areas. The findings revealed three key themes: 1. Lack of knowledge and training in gender issues. 2. Desired training content, such as understanding sex and gender differences across various clinical areas and learning to provide gender-sensitive care. 3. Gender-stereotyped thinking about male and female patients. In conclusion, this study underscores the need gender-based training programs in medical studies. Enhancing the gender perspective in medical education could enable these professionals to deliver gender-sensitive care, thereby contributing to greater equity and equality in health services. Consequently, integrating gender perspectives into medical education curricula is proposed as a qualitative investment to address this issue effectively.

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