Creating an Environment for Diversity in Dental Schools: One School's Approach.

Formicola, Allan J.; Klyvert, Marlene; McIntosh, James; Thompson, Albert; Davis, Martin; Cangialosi, Thomas

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Publication Date: 2003

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Creating an Environment for Diversity in Dental Schools: One School's Approach.

Formicola, Allan J.; Klyvert, Marlene; McIntosh, James; Thompson, Albert; Davis, Martin; Cangialosi, Thomas

Journal of Dental Education, v67 n4 p491-99 May 2003

Describes how the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery strives to admit more underrepresented minority students. Discusses its D.D.S. minority admissions program, postdoctoral minority admissions program, Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) for middle and high school students, and "zero" tuition dental assisting training program. Also describes its recruitment of minority faculty. (EV)

Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Admission, Dental Schools, Diversity (Faculty), Minority Groups, Program Descriptions, Student Diversity

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Language: English

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