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Descriptive statistics and exploratory subgroup comparisons were performed.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Eighty-nine percent of respondents rated healthcare-workforce diversity as at least somewhat important, and 91% believed it improves health outcomes to some extent. Language was the most frequently selected aspect of diversity affecting care (78%), and 95% reported that language barriers negatively affect care to some degree. Medical expertise (84%), communication ability (77%), and respect\/empathy (72%) were the most commonly selected drivers of trust; 82% reported greater comfort with a clinician who shared aspects of their background or experience. Eighty-three percent perceived barriers affecting underrepresented groups entering healthcare careers.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n Young adults valued communication, cultural understanding, and representation while prioritizing clinical expertise. 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