Identifying Qualified Underrepresented-Minority Students Who Otherwise Appear to Be at Academic Risk

Identifying Qualified Underrepresented-Minority Students Who Otherwise Appear to Be at Academic Risk

Sixteen premedical students from underrepresented minority groups participated in a six-week, six-course program at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (Illinois). Academic performance before and during program participation was compared for students subsequently offered or denied admission....

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Veröffentlicht in:Academic Medicine 1996-05, Vol.71 (5), p.508-10
Hauptverfasser: Van Winkle, Lon J, Perhac, Peter A
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Chicago
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine IL
College Admission
Developmental Studies Programs
Education, Premedical - methods
Female
High Risk Students
Higher Education
Humans
Identification
Male
Medical Education
Medical Students
Minority Groups
Minority Groups - education
Osteopathy
Predictor Variables
Professional Education
Program Descriptions
Program Effectiveness
Risk Factors
School Admission Criteria
Selective Admission
Students, Premedical
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Zusammenfassung:Sixteen premedical students from underrepresented minority groups participated in a six-week, six-course program at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (Illinois). Academic performance before and during program participation was compared for students subsequently offered or denied admission. Accepted and denied students could be distinguished by program and course performance, but not by prior performance, supporting the program's effectiveness. (Author/MSE)
ISSN:1040-2446
DOI:10.1097/00001888-199605000-00025