Open AccessFacilitating admissions of diverse students: A six-point, evidence-informed framework for pipeline and program development
Author(s) -
Meredith Young,
Aliki Thomas,
Lara Varpio,
Saleem Razack,
Mark Hanson,
Steve Slade,
Katharine L. Dayem,
David McKnight
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
perspectives on medical education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.148
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 2212-277X
pISSN - 2212-2761
DOI - 10.1007/s40037-017-0341-5
Subject(s) - diversity (politics) , medical education , psychological intervention , general partnership , workforce , variety (cybernetics) , inclusion (mineral) , underrepresented minority , fidelity , diversity training , medicine , computer science , psychology , political science , nursing , artificial intelligence , law , telecommunications , social psychology
Several national level calls have encouraged reconsideration of diversity issues in medical education. Particular interest has been placed on admissions, as decisions made here shape the nature of the future physician workforce. Critical analysis of current practices paired with evidence-informed policies may counter some of the barriers impeding access for underrepresented groups.