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Increasing dental student diversity through the UNLV Dental Prospects Program
Mildred A McClain1, Francis R Jones, Clifford R McClain
1School of Dental Medicine, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 1001 Shadow Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89106, USA. millie.mcclain@unlv.edu
Journal of Dental Education
|May 10, 2013
Summary
The UNLV School of Dental Medicine
Area of Science:
- Health Workforce Diversity
- Dental Education
- Minority Health Disparities
Background:
- Growing minority populations in the U.S. necessitate a more diverse healthcare workforce.
- Dental profession's long-term diversity relies on increased diversity in dental schools.
- Underrepresented minority (URM) students are crucial for addressing healthcare disparities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine's (UNLV SDM) Dental Prospects Club initiatives.
- To detail strategies for increasing URM and disadvantaged student enrollment in dental school.
- To highlight successful outreach, recruitment, and retention methods.
Main Methods:
- Implementing targeted outreach programs for predental students.
- Developing specific recruitment strategies to attract URM applicants.
- Establishing retention initiatives to support URM students throughout their dental education.
- Leveraging faculty advisors and club members for program success.
Main Results:
- The Dental Prospects Club has successfully increased the number of URM and disadvantaged students at UNLV SDM.
- The program's focus on outreach, recruitment, and retention has yielded positive enrollment trends.
- Documented strategies provide a model for other institutions seeking to enhance diversity.
Conclusions:
- The UNLV SDM's Dental Prospects Club demonstrates an effective model for increasing URM enrollment in dental schools.
- Sustained commitment to outreach, recruitment, and retention is vital for achieving a diverse dental workforce.
- These strategies contribute to a more equitable healthcare system by addressing disparities.
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