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Ford, Cindy L.. An evaluation study of the biomedical careers program at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3RB76DW

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TitleAn evaluation study of the biomedical careers program at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
NameFord, Cindy L. (author); Giarelli, James (chair); Barnett, W. Steven (internal member); Sargent, Tanja (internal member); Rutgers University; Graduate School of Education
Date Created2015
Other Date2015-05 (degree)
SubjectEducational Leadership, Medical personnel--Vocational guidance, Biology--Vocational guidance, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Extent1 online resource (xii, 62 p. : ill.)
DescriptionThe Biomedical Careers Program (BCP) began 35 years ago at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School as an effort to provide a pipeline to medical school for students from racial, ethnic, and economic groups that are underrepresented in medical careers. Over the years, the program has expanded to include preparation for admission to a wide variety of health professions careers, but the primary purpose was and continues to be preparation for matriculation into medical school. This evaluation is the first empirical study of the medical school matriculation outcomes of the BCP program and will provide a foundation for further exploration and program improvement. Sample The evaluation study looks at the medical school enrollment outcomes for 456 students who are receiving support from the Educational Opportunity Fund of New Jersey and applied for admission to the BCP program from 1990-2010. Research Questions 1. Do medical school matriculation outcomes vary for EOF students based on BCP attendance? 2. Do medical school matriculation outcomes for EOF students who applied to BCP vary based on race and gender? Methodology The research design was a quasi-experimental retrospective examination of documentary data on the medical school matriculation outcomes of EOF students who applied to BCP, were accepted and either enrolled in BCP or declined admission. This data was collected over the life of the program as part of the ongoing tracking of academic outcomes for the applicants to the program. Additional information about student outcomes was obtained from the National Student Clearinghouse. The analysis was conducted using descriptive and regression model statistical methods. Findings The study showed that Black and Hispanic women who attended the program matriculated into medical school at a statistically significantly larger percentage than those who did not attend BCP. Medical school matriculation outcomes for Black and Hispanic males were not statistically significant. Medical school matriculation outcomes were lower for males from racial categories of White, Asian and Other that attended BCP. Limitation of sample size and parameters of the study affected the results since the study looked at medical school matriculation rate and not medical school acceptance rate.
NoteEd.D.
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Noteby Cindy L. Ford
Genretheses, ETD doctoral
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3RB76DW
Languageeng
CollectionGraduate School of Education Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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