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Medical Schools Embrace Efforts Post-Affirmative Action Decision

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The ruling sent medical schools across the nation scrambling to adjust admission standards to abide by the new law of the land. These barriers [to entry] manifest early, prior to even applying to medical school,” says Faiz. Roughly half of the UC Davis School of Medicine’s class of 2026 represent minoritized populations.

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Program Encourages Regional Native American Students to Pursue Health Sciences

Insight Into Diversity

The University of Minnesota (UMN) Medical School Duluth Campus will increase access to biomedical science careers for Native American students in the region with the new Gateways to Medicine and Research Master of Science degree program. There needs to be more representation of Native Americans in clinics and in academic medicine.

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PCOM Is On ‘FIRE’ for Equitable Education

Insight Into Diversity

PCOM, a premier osteopathic medical school with three campuses, has implemented several initiatives aimed at promoting equity in student recruitment and community outreach. Additionally, the program helps students establish connections with faculty and fellow classmates, easing the transition into the rigors of medical school.

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The 2024 Insight Into Diversity Inspiring Programs in STEM Award

Insight Into Diversity

The ITA fosters a supportive environment where instructors can share experiences and innovate in teaching, breaking down the usual departmental barriers. KCU faculty members joined the program that includes mentorship, case presentations, curriculum information, how to take a medical history, a suture clinic, and identity workshops.

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Belmont plans to hire Jewish faculty for the first time

Inside Higher Ed

University leaders recently announced they’re specifically recruiting Jewish faculty members to teach in three of its graduate programs, hopefully as early as this spring. The university isn’t actively recruiting non-Christian students, but Jones said he wants them to feel at home there. ” Inclusive or Exclusive?

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The environment is a lot more fast-paced than what I was used to. When you create an atmosphere and an environment where students feel supported, they see people like themselves working in those environments. “We With that kind of structure and those kinds of environments we create. It’s very competitive. …

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

INSIGHT Into Diversity 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award winners are recognized for their exemplary and innovative initiatives designed to recruit and retain underrepresented individuals in science, technology, engineering, and math. It serves to recruit local talent for the graduate school pipeline to help diversify the workforce.