Reinforce and illustrate the importance of knowledge in the medical sciences in the provision of contemporary dental care. Mentor Program Committee established. 30 mentors, including generalists and specialists recruited from within a one hour radius of the School of Dental Medicine. The majority of mentors are school alumni or dentists with membership in school-affiliated groups. Mentor documentation and faculty appointments completed Feb., 1999.
Students keep a dairy of their experiences.
Students and mentors complete post-program surveys. Based on survey results and other assessment outcomes, the program met its objectives and exceeded initial expectations. Based on this outcome, the Mentor Program has been adopted as a recognized component of the School of Dental Medicine s new curriculum.