Comparison of Extramural Clinical Rotation Days
January 1, 2011 | Journal Article
The Pipeline program significantly increased senior dental students' selection of extramural community rotations.
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Components of Effective Outreach and Recruitment Programs for Underrepresented Minority and Low-Income Dental Students
October 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Using various combinations of focused approaches, dental schools increased enrollment of underrepresented minority and low-income students by 25 percent, according to this chapter in a supplement to the Journal of Dental Education
Effective Admissions Practices to Achieve Greater Student Diversity in Dental Schools
October 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Holistic admissions practices at dental schools that are driven by a mission statement targeting diversity and linked to educational objectives, are legally permissible and can increase diversity, according to this article in a supplement to the Journal of Dental Education.
The Role of the Dental School Environment in Promoting Greater Student Diversity
October 1, 2010 | Journal Article
In this article from a supplement to the Journal of Dental Education, one dental school details how it nurtured an environment of diversity over the past decade, resulting in enrollment of first-year underrepresented minority students more than tripling.
Reflections on the Dental Pipeline Program¿s Efforts Regarding Underrepresented Minority Dental Students
October 1, 2010 | Journal Article
In the final chapter to a supplement in the Journal of Dental Education, Dr. Marc Nivet asserts, ?the Pipeline Program was a tremendous success,? as he reflects on lessons learned from the groundbreaking effort to increase diversity in dental schools.
More Minority Students Enroll and Graduate as Dental Assistants for Underserved People in Northern Manhattan
April 1, 2006 | Program Result
The Dental Assistant Training Program at the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery has provided disadvantaged, minority residents of northern Manhattan with tuition-free training to become qualified dental assistants.
Underrepresented Minority Dental Student Recruitment and Enrollment Programs
October 1, 2010 | Journal Article
The dental profession has renewed its emphasis on diversity in students, faculty and staff.
The Role of Enrichment Programs in Strengthening the Academic Pipeline to Dental Education
October 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Academic enrichment programs increase the diversity of students who seek and gain admission to dental schools. Programs, however, must be mindful of legal challenges, according to this article in a supplement to the Journal of Dental Education.
Pipeline, Profession and Practice: Community-Based Dental Education
National Program
To assist dental schools.
The State of Diversity in the Health Professions a Century After Flexner
February 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Much must be changed to increase diversity in health care professions, including education, career support, how we value professionals who provide direct care, and even arguments for why society needs diversity among professionals, according to a prominent advocacy organization.