Satisfying the hydra: the social imperative in medical school admissions

Kirsty Alexander; Jennifer Cleland

doi:10.1111/medu.13586

Why a Consideration of Race is Important to Medical School Admissions

The Journal of Law Medicine & Ethics ◽

10.1017/jme.2021.28 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 49 (2) ◽

pp. 181-189

Author(s):

Nancy L. Zisk

Keyword(s):

Health Disparities ◽

Medical School ◽

People Of Color ◽

Minority Population ◽

Medical School Admissions ◽

Lack Of Physicians

AbstractThe tremendous toll that COVID-19 has taken on this country’s minority population is the most recent reminder of the health disparities between people of color and people who classify themselves as white. There are many reasons for these disparities, but one that gets less attention than it deserves is the lack of physicians of color available to treat patients of color.

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Neurogenic communication disorders and the life participation approach: the social imperative in supporting individuals and families

Aphasiology ◽

10.1080/02687038.2021.1937917 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Rimke Groenewold

Keyword(s):

Communication Disorders ◽

The Social ◽

Social Imperative

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The social imperative in sustainable urban development

Smart and Sustainable Built Environment ◽

10.1108/sasbe-11-2017-0064 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 138-149 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Kasim Randeree ◽

Nadeem Ahmed

Keyword(s):

Urban Development ◽

United Arab Emirates ◽

Green Technology ◽

Sustainable Urban Development ◽

Content Type ◽

Technology Markets ◽

Study Approach ◽

The Social ◽

Social Imperative

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine social sustainability effectiveness of eco-cities through the case of Masdar City’s strategy for urban sustainability in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Design/methodology/approach Using a case study approach, the paper is an exploratory, qualitative analysis, which investigates the social, environmental and economic performance of Masdar City, a purported carbon-neutral, zero-waste urban development. Findings Though Masdar City substantively contributes to innovation in sustainable urban development within environmental and economic contexts and has been effective in capital circulation in green technology markets, the impetus as a commercially driven enterprise is most evident. Successful sustainable urban development requires greater consideration for the social imperative. Practical implications Eco-city mega-projects, such as Masdar City, have the potential to fuse achievements in innovation, technology and economic enterprise with the social imperative of functional urban habitats. Originality/value Eco-cities are of increasing interest given the growing need for sustainable, energy-efficient living. This paper contributes through a novel case study, exploring how the concept of the eco-city has been developed and understood in the Masdar City context and discusses successes and deficits in its strategic implementation.

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Medical School Admissions: Defining the Future of Healthcare Delivery in the United States

MedEdPublish ◽

10.15694/mep.2019.000185.1 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

Author(s):

John Burkhardt ◽

Mahshid Abir ◽

Steven Durning

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Medical School ◽

Healthcare Delivery ◽

The United States ◽

Medical School Admissions ◽

The Future

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Performance of Black and Indigenous applicants in a medical school admissions process

Canadian Medical Education Journal ◽

10.36834/cmej.72121 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Katherine Girgulis ◽

Andrea Rideout ◽

Mohsin Rashid

Keyword(s):

Medical School ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Personal Characteristics ◽

The Other ◽

Medical School Admissions ◽

Indigenous Group ◽

Computer Based ◽

Acceptance Rates ◽

Admissions Process ◽

Multiple Mini Interview

Background: Diversity in medical schools has lagged behind Canada’s growing multicultural population. Dalhousie medical school allows Black and Indigenous applicants to self-identify. We examined how these applicants performed and progressed through the admissions process compared to Other group (applicants who did not self-identify). Methods: Retrospective analysis of four application cycles (2015-2019) was conducted, comparing demographic data, scores for application components (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (CASPer), MCAT, GPA, supplemental, discretionary, Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)), and final application status between the three groups. Results: Of 1322 applicants, 104 identified as Black, 64 Indigenous, and 1154 Other. GPA was higher in the Other compared to the Indigenous group (p < 0.001). CASPer score was higher in the Other compared to the Black group (p = 0.047). There was no difference between groups for all other application components. A large proportion of Black and Indigenous applicants had incomplete applications. Acceptance rates were similar between all groups. Black applicants declined an admission offer substantially more than expected (31%; p < 0.001). Conclusions: Black and Indigenous applicants who completed their application progressed well through the admissions process. The pool of diverse applicants needs to be increased and support provided for completion of applications. Further study is warranted to understand why qualified applicants decline acceptance.

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