60 Minute Seminar

Educational Programs, Workshops, Seminars, New Idea Session, and Small Group Discussions

AD-001 - Vision 2030: Meeting the Diversity Imperative Through Postbaccalaureate Programs

Presenter(s)

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  Theresa Davies, Ph.D.

  Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
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  Larry Dunham, D.M.D.

  Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
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  Gary Johnson, D.D.S.

  Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Arizona
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  Ernie S. Lacy, D.D.S.

  Texas A&M University College of Dentistry
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  Cataldo Leone, D.M.D., D.Med.Sc., FICD

  Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine

Target Audience: Faculty

Learning Focus: Admissions, Financial Aid and Student Services

Dental Education: Allied  

Postbaccalaureate master's degree programs geared toward individuals from underrepresented and socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds have been successful in preparing a diverse population of qualified applicants for dental school admission. Session participants will hear how students in two such programs, Texas A&M University and Boston University, enhance not only their academic credentials by taking additional science coursework and improving study and time management skills, but also their professional skills and confidence through mentoring, networking and enrichment programs. Lastly, you will learn dental school graduation rates of students from seven postbaccalaureate programs, confirming that such programs prepare students for the rigor of dental school.

Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion, participants will understand the criteria that are predictive of a successful post-bac program.
• Upon completion, participants will gain a better understanding of both academic and non-academic components critical for success of a credential enhancing masters program.programs.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to define “success” relative to outcomes of various pre-dental post-baccalaureate programs.”