Lessons Learned From the VCU School of Medicine Latino Medical Student Association
A Roadmap for Increasing Diversity in Medical School
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12774486 |
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| Authors | Adrian Diaz (0000-0002-6011-374X, Virginia Commonwealth University, corresponding author), Margarita Corredor (0000-0003-1664-4583, Vanderbilt University), Donna H Jackson (Virginia Commonwealth University), Michelle Whitehurst-Cook (Virginia Commonwealth University), Jerome F Strauss (0000-0001-6199-0480, Virginia Commonwealth University) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 98-106 |
| Publication date | 2017-09-08 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Hispanic Higher Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1538-1927 • E-ISSN: 1552-5716 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1538192717729736 |
| OpenAlex | W2752776592 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 4 |
The emphasis on increasing diversity within medical schools is not a new trend. At Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, we made a concerted effort to increase the percentage of Hispanic students in each incoming class. In this article, we highlight the experiences, actions, and lessons learned from key stakeholders. We conclude with a set of recommendations for medical school administrators and students who also seek to increase diversity in their enrollment
Class (philosophy · Commonwealth · Diversity (politics · Medical education · Medical school · Political science · Set (abstract data type · Sociology · Underrepresented Minority · Diversity and Career in Medicine · Global Health Workforce Issues · Medical Education and Admissions · Medicine · Psychology
| Highly cited | No |
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