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Equal educational opportunity programs in American medical schools.

J S Wellington, P Montero

    Journal of Medical Education
    |August 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Medical schools in the US significantly increased minority student enrollment from 1968-1972 through internal initiatives. Most schools altered admissions and provided support, reporting success in these diversity programs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Health Equity
    • Sociology of Medicine

    Background:

    • In the late 1960s and early 1970s, US medical schools initiated programs to boost minority enrollment.
    • This internal drive aimed to increase representation within medical education.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To document the changes in minority student enrollment in US medical schools between 1968 and 1972.
    • To identify the strategies employed by medical schools to increase minority student participation.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of enrollment data and institutional policies in US medical schools during the specified period.
    • Review of changes in admission procedures, criteria, and support systems.

    Main Results:

    • Minority student enrollment in Caucasian-dominated medical schools increased sixfold, rising from 1% to 5.3% of the total undergraduate population.
    • Two-thirds of schools modified admission procedures to include minority participation, and three-fourths altered admission criteria.
    • Most schools provided academic support, and 90% deemed their programs successful.

    Conclusions:

    • Internal initiatives within US medical schools led to a substantial increase in minority student enrollment.
    • Modifying admission procedures and providing academic support were key strategies for enhancing diversity.
    • These programs were largely perceived as successful by the participating institutions.

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