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Process, outcome, and impact evaluation of the ohio state university DentPath postbaccalaurate program
Canise Y Bean1, Brian B Partido2, Sue Kestner3
1Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Journal of Dental Education
|August 9, 2020
Summary
The Ohio State University
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Health Equity
- Public Health
Background:
- Minority dental students remain underrepresented in the U.S. dental school population.
- Dental education programs aim to increase enrollment from underrepresented and underserved communities.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate the Ohio State University (OSU) College of Dentistry's (CoDs) DentPath Program.
- Assess process, outcome, and impact of the DentPath Program.
Main Methods:
- Computer-assisted telephone interviews with DentPath Program graduates.
- Utilized a structured interview with 40 closed and open-ended questions.
- Employed descriptive and thematic analyses for data interpretation.
Main Results:
- 100% participant satisfaction with the DentPath Program.
- Graduates treated patients with Medicaid or sliding-scale payment options.
- 68% reported no impact on practice location.
Conclusions:
- Further research is required to enhance student transition into dental school.
- Investigate methods to support DentPath students' entry into underserved communities.
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