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Predictors of Success of Black Americans in a College-Level Pre-Health Professions Program.
Carmichael, J. W., Jr. – Advisor, 1986
Predictors of success for black freshmen entering Xavier University of Louisiana with an interest in the health professions were studied. Health professions were considered as the mainline fields of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, podiatry, and pharmacy. Students majoring in biology, chemistry, or…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Black Colleges, Black Students
The Optometric Residency Accreditation Process--Planning for the Future.
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Suchoff, Irwin B.; And Others – Optometric Education, 1995
The American Optometric Association's current review of procedures for accrediting optometric residencies is discussed. Reasons for the review (projected growth of programs and revised standards) are discussed, procedures currently in place for accrediting programs in osteopathy, dentistry, pharmacy, podiatry, and optometry are summarized; and…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Allied Health Occupations Education, Clinical Experience, Dentistry
Financial Implications of Residency Programs for Sponsoring Organizations.
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Heiberger, Michael H. – Optometric Education, 1997
Explores cost implications of residency programs within the Veterans Administration health care system, particularly the costs and benefits of residencies in family medicine, osteopathic medicine, and general dentistry, because they resemble optometric residencies most closely. Costs of an existing vision therapy residency are examined, and…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Clinical Experience, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness
Graduate and Professional Education.
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College and University, 1981
Proceedings of the 67th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers which relate to graduate and professional education are summarized. Names and institutions of conference participants are included. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Admission Criteria, College Admission, Conferences
Increasing Diversity.
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Weaver, Richard D.; Wood, Douglas – Optometric Education, 1996
Educators in dentistry and osteopathy discuss efforts within their fields to diversify clinical education. Dental school changes focus on curriculum reform, closer education-care delivery relationship, patient centeredness, comprehensive care experiences, and patient care as a distinct mission of dental education. Efforts in osteopathy emphasize…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Change Strategies, Clinical Experience, Clinical Teaching (Health Professions)
Graduate and Professional Education.
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College and University, 1980
Proceedings of the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers which relate to graduate and professional education are summarized. Names and institutions of conference participants are included. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Admission, Conferences, Enrollment Projections, Foreign Students