Educational Pathways for Black Students in Science, Engineering, and Medicine Exploring Barriers and Possible Interventions: Proceedings of a Workshop (2022) / Chapter Skim
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6 Potential Interventions Inside and Outside the Educational Pipeline and Classroom
6 Potential Interventions Inside and Outside the Educational Pipeline and Classroom
Pages 59-74
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. • Providing URM students with an additional postbaccalaureate year of academic enrichment and support has increased URM enrollment in and graduation from New York State medical schools (Ms.
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; Javaid Siddiqi, Ph.D., The Hunt Institute; and Jo Wiederhorn, M.S.W., Associated Medical Schools of New York. The second panel consisted of Nancy Oriol, M.D., Harvard Medical School; Renetta Garrison Tull, Ph.D., University of California, Davis; and Anderson Nnewihe, Ph.D., Janssen Pharmaceuticals.
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The breadth and longevity of the program provide a bird's-eye view of what works in pathway programs, she said. For example, its value comes not only from academic enrichment but also from career development to prepare for medical school, building social capital through mentors and peers, clinical exposure, and research.
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Despite systemic barriers, Dr. Siddiqi expressed optimism that conversations such as those occurring at the workshop will help overcome challenges.
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Having at least one Black educator in third, fourth, or fifth grade leads to a decrease in dropout rates among Black males and increased likelihood that they will aspire to attend a 4-year college. "Educators of color can be the bridge to connect our high expectations for young people with the realities they are facing inside and outside the classroom," he said.
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The question remains how to recruit teachers of color into the profession and prepare them to be change agents in the classroom. The Hunt Institute has been intentional about examining the root causes of disproportionality in North Carolina's educator workforce along the entire pipeline.
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One of the most effective ways is through developing mentoring programs and offering advancement opportunities for teachers of color. He noted research shows that mentoring programs have a positive effect on educator development and, more importantly, on retention, yet few programs actively pair novice educators of color with mentors.
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If the admissions decision from the school is that the student is a strong candidate but needs some academic enrichment, the student can attend AMSNY's 1-year postbaccalaureate program. The referring medical school agrees to enroll the students in the following year's entering class if they successfully complete the program.
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Wiederhorn stated. Ninety-four percent of participants have completed the postbaccalaureate programs, and 85 percent have completed medical school.
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Pre- and post-content and assessment tests showed that 92 percent reported increased ability to work in groups; 85 percent reported increased confidence in sharing ideas, even if they might be wrong; 95 percent feel the MEDscience style of teaching helps them retain and understand biology; 85 percent report better understanding of the causes and treatment of heart disease, asthma, and diabetes; and 80 percent believe they could lead in an emergency. Students also write reflection papers about themselves and their own learning.
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They include the National Society of Black Engineers, which hosts an annual national conference as well as local and regional chapters. The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/ Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
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Among them, she called out the Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities – Undergraduate Program, sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Lumpkin noted the presentations about medical school pathway programs, K–12 teacher diversity, and state-level postbaccalaureate programs focus on different aspects of the pipeline to ensure that students get into and complete medical school. Several questions from attendees related to resources and sustainability.
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Dr. Siddiqi expressed the need for data on the entire continuum related to students' lives, including access to food and housing, early childhood education, school performance, completion of financial aid applications, and college acceptance and completion.
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A participant suggested that the HMS MEDscience Program consider Gowin's Knowledge Vee along with the growth mindset model in student construction and illumination of knowledge (Gowin, 1970, 1981)
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