Despite low acceptance rates, high school students are still drawn to BS/MD programs because of the benefits: often, they will secure a spot in the partnered medical school as long as they meet all the program requirements. Here are a few trends from the 2020-21 Admission Cycle
Southwest Indiana AHEC honors rural health partners 6/2/2021 | University Communications
A vibrant rural health care system requires not only an ongoing commitment to education of current employees and the future healthcare workforce, but also to creating reciprocal partnerships across the region to improve health care for all. Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center (AHEC) recognizes the efforts of two teams of health care providers that are helping achieve this mission.
2021 Partnership Matters Award
Southwest Indiana AHEC’s 2021 Partnership Matters Award is presented to the Collaborative Interprofessional Education Team at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. “Although the team consists of other members, Angela Shick, Andrea Goodman and Jenny Shrum have been invaluable resources for Southwest Indiana AHEC in the placement of students for clinical experiences,” said Jane Friona, Executive Director of Southwest Indiana AHEC. “The
Kansas City University to Establish College of Dental Medicine
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May 28, 2021
Kansas City University (KCU) is establishing a College of Dental Medicine to address significant and growing oral health needs in four states.
In a press release, the school revealed that more than 700 dentists are needed in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas. The new college will seek to train future oral health professionals to address this shortage.
“KCU has proven success in educating physicians who will remain in the region to practice medicine,” President and CEO
Marc B. Hahnsaid. “We are proud to serve the community with a college of dental medicine that will educate our next generation of doctors of dental medicine and address critical oral health care needs as well.”