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This dental school admissions program successfully helps disadvantaged students gain entry into dental school. Participants improved their Dental Admission Test (DAT) scores and were admitted to dental programs.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • Health Professions Education
  • Socioeconomic Disparities in Health

Background:

  • The University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry established a pilot program in 1998.
  • The program aimed to support economically and/or educationally disadvantaged students.
  • Target students had applied to dental school, were denied, and desired to serve underserved populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of a preparatory program for disadvantaged dental school applicants.
  • To improve access to dental education for underrepresented groups.
  • To support students in their reapplication process for dental school.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive program including a summer Dental Admission Test (DAT) preparation course.

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  • Workshops on learning skills and seminars.
  • Clinical clerkships and enrollment in upper-division/graduate science courses.
  • Assistance with the dental school reapplication process.

    • Main Results:

    • The 1998 pilot cohort of five students was admitted in 1999 and successfully completed their first year.
    • All sixteen students enrolled in 1999 have since been admitted to dental school.
    • Fourteen students were enrolled in the 2000/2001 program year, indicating program continuation and growth.

    Conclusions:

    • The pilot program demonstrated significant success in facilitating dental school admission for disadvantaged students.
    • The program's multifaceted approach, including academic preparation and application support, is effective.
    • This initiative addresses disparities in dental education and promotes diversity in the dental workforce.