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Imagine A School Without Diversity: Challenges Faced In Creating a 21st Century Diverse Dental Workforce
CE credits: 2.0
Program Code:
024
Date:
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Time:
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
EST
CO-PRESENTER
(S):
Dr., Associate Dean, Graduate School Luis Vazquez, Ph.D., Associate Dean of the Graduate School, New Mexico State University
Dr. Dave Brunson, DDS, Associate Director, Center for Equity and Diversity
Ms. Maya Kobersy, J.D., Harvard Law School, Assistant General Counsel, University of Michigan
Dr Sharon Turner, DDS, JD, Dean, College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky, University of Kentucky
PRESENTER
(S):
Ms. Maya Kobersy, J.D., Harvard Law School, Assistant General Counsel, University of Michigan
Dr. Cornell Thomas, D.D.S. (Chair of Minority Affairs), Asst. Dean of Admissions and Student Services
Dr Sharon Turner, DDS, JD, Dean, College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky, University of Kentucky
Dr., Associate Dean, Graduate School Luis Vazquez, Ph.D., Associate Dean of the Graduate School, New Mexico State University
Dr. Dave Brunson, DDS, Associate Director, Center for Equity and Diversity
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Apply strategies to present need for institutional commitment to a strategic diversity plan to meet the challenges of 21st century.
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Describe how Michigan Law (Proposal 2) has changed the landscape of recruiting dental students.
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Describe some curricula and cultural competencies needed for the new dentist to practice in a diverse society.
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Recognize how changes in the admissions policy can have an effect on access to care for disadvantaged and rural populations.