I-235 - Overview of the ADEA Historically Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Report

Monday, March 21, 2022

1:30pm – 2:30pm EST

CE: 1 Hr.

Presenter(s)

Carolyn Booker, Ph.D

ADEA

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Session Description:

An overview of the report on the representation of historically underrepresented racial and ethnic students in dental education. Attendees will learn what defines an HURE and why this subject is important today. Information will be shared on the trend in HURE applicant numbers to dental school and contemporary issues of HURE in dental education.

An exploration of the impacts on the academic preparation and admission of HURE into our dental education programs will be discussed. Finally, reviewing information on best practices for academic preparation and implementation of a holistic admission process to support the enrollment and successful graduation of HUREs.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion participants will have an increased understanding of the current state of HURE applicants and enrollees in dental education.
Upon completion participants will have an greater awareness of the need for HURE students in dental education.
Upon completion participants will have knowledge of best practices to mitigate the lack of HURE students in dental education.