Medicine and Dentistry Scholarship Examination scores lists B0453

Medicine and Dentistry Scholarship Examination scores lists

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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

This series consists of State scholarships for the professional study of medicine and dentistry. Information includes name; identification; examination scores in individual subjects; computed scores; field code number; residence code number; college code number and years of study. A key to field and residence code numbers and college names may also be provided.

Creator:

New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of Examinations and Testing

Title:

Medicine and Dentistry Scholarship Examination scores lists

Quantity:

0.4 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1951-1963

Series Number:

B0453

Arrangement

Chronological by year, then alphabetical by candidate name.

Administrative History

State scholarships for the professional study of medicine and dentistry were established in 1949, and continue to be given at present. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of results of a competitive examination. They can be used at any approved school of medicine or dentistry in New York State.

Scope and Content Note

These computer-generated lists change somewhat in format throughout the period, but generally provide the following information about each candidate: name; identification; examination scores in individual subjects (examples of subjects include chemistry, biology, physics, vocabulary, mathematics, reading, and modern society); several types of computed scores (examples include A score, S score, and T score); field code number; residence code number; college code number; and years of study. Some lists include a key to field and residence code numbers, but there is no key to college code numbers. The names of colleges are provided on the 1951 and 1952 lists.