Underrepresented minority dental school enrollment: continued vigilance required.
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Dr. Sinkford is Associate Executive Director and Director of the Center for Equity and Diversity; Dr. Valachovic is Executive Director; and Ms. Harrison is Director of Programs, Center for Equity and Diversity—all at the American Dental Education Association. Direct correspondence and requests for reprints to Dr. Jeanne Sinkford, American Dental Education Association, 1400 K Street, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005; 202-289-7201 phone; 202-289-7204 fax; [email protected].
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of dental education
دوره 68 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004