A fresh report by the Institute of...

A fresh report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) force onwards educators and other groups to focus more attention upon strategies for reducing barriers that refuse to grant minorities access to careers in the health professions. near of the barriers discussed include lack of preparation for and access to advanced education, challenges to affirmative action policies, and the financial cargo The report, "In the Nation's Compelling Interest: Ensuring Diversity in the Health Care Workforce," at hands the benefits of diversifying the workforce and moves options that could help increase the number of minority professionals, including blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans. The strategies include restructuring admissions policies, reducing the take away from of training, revising accreditation standards, and improving institutional climates. A summary of recommendations also is included in the report. To read the abounding report, go online to http://www.nap.edu/books/ 030909125X/html

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