The Journal of Best Practices in Health Professions Diversity: Research, Education and Policy is an open access journal published by Winston-Salem State University with support from the National Association of Medical Minority Educators. Visit www.uncpress.org for open access links and more information. Articles in Volume 17, Number 1 (Spring 2024) are: · Preparatory Program for Students Underrepresented in Medicine Promotes Self-Efficacy in the Medical School Application Process: Novel Insights from a Qualitative Analysis · Current State of Combined Baccalaureate-MD Programs: A Scoping Review · Assessing Concepts of Diversity, Inclusion, Cultural Competence, and Cultural Humility in Healthcare Curricula · Understanding the Experiences of Black Medical Students · The Wake Forest University School of Medicine Postbaccalaureate Research and Education Program (PREP): A Stepping Stone to Matriculation and Success in Biomedical Science Graduate Programs · Recruiting and Retaining Diverse Nursing Faculty · So Hard to be a Ram: A Student Perspective