Pathways for minorities into the health professions
By: Pedro J. Lecca, Thomas D. Watts.
Contributors: Watts, Thomas D.
Publisher: University Press of America
Published: 1989
Place of publication: Lanham
Language: eng
Number of pages: 88
Subjects: Medical education -- United States.; Minorities in medicine -- United States.; Medical personnel -- United States.
Description: This book introduces the reader to the scope and extent of minority underrepresentation in the health professions. Underrepresented minority groups include Afro-Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans. Drs. Lecca and Watts have cited a number of studies and papers describing trends in minority enrollment in health profession institutions. Among the areas which the authors focus on are the recruitment and admissions process which they note need intensive reexamination by higher education administrators and educators. They describe examples of academic enrichment and retention programs. They suggest that minority retention and the ultimate goal, increase in graduation, will only be achieved if financial and other forms of institutional and private/public support are forthcoming. The book concludes with some 'modest' recommendations.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 72-75) and indexes.