Original Article

Advancement of a Vertically Integrated Training Program (VITP): Introspective Assessment and Expansion

With the number of medical school applicants more than doubling during the past 30 years, there has been an increased need to mentor premedical undergraduate students. The Vertically Integrated Training Program at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, was created to provide direct mentoring for college students…

Posted in: advising 2 mentorship 6 premedical education 2 VITP 3

Review Article

Undergraduate College Pathway Programs Designed to Attract and Matriculate Students from Underrepresented Groups into Medicine

Objectives: Undergraduate college pathway (or pipeline) programs support students’ interests as they explore advanced degree and career pathways. Many programs aim to diversify the medical workforce by reducing barriers that may have otherwise prevented desired academic and career goals; however, variability in structure, expectations, benefits, and outcome data exist. This…

Posted in: premedical education 2 program evaluation 3
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