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Find peer reviewed articles, implementation tools, and real world examples of social mission in practice at institutions and programs across the United States. The Social Mission Resource Library continues to grow, so check back often! If you have suggestions for resources to add, please submit them here.
You can search for Social Mission resources based on Activity Area, Topic, or both. Social Mission Action Areas reflect core operations and functions of health professions education institutions and programs that can be targeted for action to advance equity. Use this search filter if you are interested in resources describing actions, interventions, and inputs. The Social Mission Resource Library Action Areas are:
Admissions & Recruitment This Action Area includes but is not limited to Alternative Metrics/Holistic Admissions, Pipeline & Pathway Programs, Targeted Recruitment Strategies, and Financial Support
Educational Programming This Action Area includes but is not limited to Incorporation of Health Equity Principles, Interprofessional Education, Community-based Learning, and Anti-racist Curricula
Institutional Culture This Action Area includes but is not limited to Governance & Policy, DEI Training, Faculty & Leadership Diversity, and Mentorship
Community Engagement This Action Area includes but is not limited to Community Needs Assessment, Community Partnerships, and Community Representation in Health Professions Education
Advocacy & Activism This Action Area includes but is not limited to Advocacy Training for Students and Faculty and External Advocacy Efforts
Measurement & Assessment This Action Area includes efforts to measure, assess, or evaluate institutional performance related to social mission
You can search for Social Mission resources based on Activity Area, Topic, or both. Social Mission Topics can be thought of as goals or outcome areas. Use this filter to see resources displayed based on outcome(s) of interest. Social Mission Topics are:
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity and representation of underrepresented groups among learners, faculty, and leadership across; The perceptions, attitudes, and expectations that define an institution, particularly as seen from the perspectives of individuals who are underrepresented based on race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation, mental and physical ability, or other dimensions of diversity; Policies and governance structures that institutionalize social mission.
Practice in underserved areas or settings Learners and providers servicing rural or underserved communities/facilities
Specialty choice Learners and providers practicing in high need specialty areas, especially primary care
Health equity champions Learners, practitioners, faculty, and administrators having the knowledge, competencies, attitudes, skills, and/or intent to address health inequities
Community partnerships Programs and policies that address community inequities via external partnerships and practices
Patient & Community health Effects of health professions education on health outcomes at the patient, community, or population level
Khan S, Mediavilla E, Bisnett D, Meeks LM. Innovation for disability inclusion in dentistry: A case study. J Dent Educ. 2023; 1-3. https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.13409
Smith SG, Harrison SG, Slapar FJ. (2018). Diversifying the dental workforce and maximizing community care: Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) 2006-2015. ADEA Office of Policy, Research and Diversity. https://www.adea.org/uploadedFiles/ADEA/Content_Conversion/policy_advocacy/White_Papers/ADEA_SHPEP_Report_March_2018.pdf
Suphanchaimat R, Cetthakrikul N, Dalliston A, Putthasri W. The impact of rural-exposure strategies on the intention of dental students and dental graduates to practice in rural areas: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Adv Med Educ Pract. 2016;7:623-633. doi:10.2147/AMEP.S116699
Rohra, AK, Piskorowski, WA; Inglehart, MR. Journal of Dental Education vol. 78, no. 1, 119-130.
Formicola AJ, Andrieu SC, Buchanan JA, et al. Interprofessional education in US and Canadian dental schools: an ADEA team study group report. Journal of Dental Education. 2012;76(9):1250-1268.
Piskorowski, W.A., Stefanac, S.J., Fitzgerald, M., Green, T.G. and Krell, R.E. (2012), Influence of Community-Based Dental Education on Dental Students’ Preparation and Intent to Treat Underserved Populations. Journal of Dental Education, 76: 534-539. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.0022-0337.2012.76.5.tb05286.x
Kuthy RA, McQuistan MR, Heller KE, Riniker-Pins KJ, Qian F. Dental students’ perceived comfort and future willingness to treat underserved populations: surveys prior to and immediately after extramural experiences. Spec Care Dentist. 2010 Nov-Dec;30(6):242-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1754-4505.2010.00161.x. Epub 2010 Oct 19. PMID: 21044104; PMCID: PMC3003618.
Anderson, J I., Patterson, AN., Temple, HJ., Inglehart, MR. (2009). “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Issues in Dental School Environments: Dental Student Leaders’ Perceptions.” Journal of Dental Education 73(1): 105-118.
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