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AN EVALUATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SUMMER RURAL DENTAL EXTERNSHIP PROGRAMd̊
Author(s) -
McMillan William B.,
Foglesong Hubert D.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
journal of public health dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.64
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1752-7325
pISSN - 0022-4006
DOI - 10.1111/j.1752-7325.1975.tb01018.x
Subject(s) - library science , oral health , gerontology , medicine , dentistry , computer science
This paper has presented an initial attempt at evaluating the influences and procedures of a specific health personnel-oriented program. It would seem legitimate to be concerned that many programs do not provide for systematic evaluation. If funds are to be directed to support the most effective strategies in the area of health manpower service and research, it seems imperative that systematic information be available for decisions concerning overall program effectiveness as well as program components. The Summer Rural Dental Externship Program evaluated here was found to be generally effective and will likely improve as a result of data provided by the evaluation. It is hoped that the methodology presented might have some general applicability and give some initial direction to those with similar interests and concerns.