2022
DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11279
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): Maximizing Impacts in Medical Education and Health Care

Abstract: Introduction Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) provides a path for individuals who are undocumented to join the physician workforce. Indeed, recipients of DACA can play an important role in addressing health inequities in medicine. Although DACA has been in place since 2012, many medical schools remain unaware of it or are hesitant to consider recipients for admission. In a similar vein, the premedical community, including those with DACA status, may be unaware of their eligibility and… Show more

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“…Past programming efforts for students who are undocumented, DACA recipients, or on a student visa have primarily focused on providing information to learners [ 19 , 20 ], despite gaps in knowledge among medical educators and administration [ 21 , 22 ]. Thus, we saw an opportunity for targeting individuals who advise students who are undocumented, DACA recipients, or on a visa.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Past programming efforts for students who are undocumented, DACA recipients, or on a student visa have primarily focused on providing information to learners [ 19 , 20 ], despite gaps in knowledge among medical educators and administration [ 21 , 22 ]. Thus, we saw an opportunity for targeting individuals who advise students who are undocumented, DACA recipients, or on a visa.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Thus, we saw an opportunity for targeting individuals who advise students who are undocumented, DACA recipients, or on a visa. The transition to virtual formats due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID- 19) pandemic and surge in efforts to diversify healthcare presented an additional opportunity. We developed a virtual program for pre-health advisors and educators to mentor DACA recipients and international students on their transition to medical school and better prepare them for a career in medicine.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%