Seq #51 Thursday, 9 March 2006
1:00 PM-3:00 PM Swan Hotel 1-2, Symposium
[ADEA] Community-based Dental Education: The Key to Successful Programs

Sponsored by: ADEA
Description: The concept of augmenting the traditional educational experience of dental students and residents by the inclusion of community-based practice and learning opportunities has gained momentum nationally. Evidence suggests that well-run community programs can have a significant positive impact on improving the knowledge, skills, and self-confidence of students and residents, providing care to populations with unmet dental needs, and increasing net revenues for schools. The objective of this symposium is to share the experiences, both positive and negative, of several schools engaged in the RWJF Pipeline, Profession and Practice initiative in implementing community-based education programs. Three key components of success will be addressed: 1) Partnering with community clinics and private practices, including affiliation and financial agreements 2) Evaluation of student/resident learning, and 3) Creation of a solid management infrastructure to ensure the academic, clinical, and financial success of programs. For each component, presenters from two schools with different models or perspectives will provide an overview of issues deemed as critical and their corresponding approaches to these issues. A panel of reactors will respond in counter-point to each presentation while also soliciting audience participation. An overall aim is to identify “best practices” in program design and management with an emphasis on effective integration and acceptance of community-based programs within the traditional intramural environment. This program will be of interest to schools currently engaged in community-based programs and especially those considering, designing, beginning, or expanding such programs
 
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D. GRANT-MILLS1, C. HODGE2, S. LEPOWSKY2, I. LUGO3, A.K. MASCARENHAS4, L.E. ROUSE1, and R. STRAUSS5, 1Howard University, Washington, DC, USA, 2University of Connecticut, Farmington, USA, 3Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 4Boston University, MA, USA, 5University of North Carolina -, Chapel Hill, USA

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