RESOLVED , that the Louisiana State Medical Society supports the implementation of pre-admission programs to increase recruitment, retention, and advancement of students from underrepresented backgrounds centered around biomedical science prep courses, courses focused on health disparities, post- baccalaureate programs, and community outreach
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