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.
- ISBN10 0819175528
- ISBN13 9780819175526
- Publish Date 19 October 1989
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 7 June 2010
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University Press of America
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 98
- Language English