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The CHEST Watch program successfully increased high school students' interest in health care careers and science courses. This initiative also significantly reduced interest in tobacco use, addressing future workforce shortages.

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  • Public Health
  • Workforce Development

Background:

  • Projected shortages in the US health care workforce, particularly in surgery, medicine, and nursing, necessitate innovative recruitment strategies.
  • An aging population exacerbates the demand for healthcare professionals, highlighting the urgency for proactive workforce planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the CHEST Watch program, an outreach initiative designed to expose high school students to health care careers.
  • To evaluate the program's impact on students' interest in science courses, health care professions, and tobacco use.
  • To assess the program's effectiveness in addressing projected health care workforce shortages and promoting healthy lifestyle choices.

Main Methods:

  • A structured educational program, CHEST Watch, focused on thoracic pathology and included interactions with various healthcare professionals.
  • Participants observed a lung cancer surgery, received a strong anti-tobacco message, and completed pre- and post-program anonymous surveys.
  • Trend analysis using the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test was employed to evaluate changes in student interest and behavior.

Main Results:

  • Over 15 years, 4400 students from 84 schools participated in CHEST Watch.
  • A statistically significant increase (P=0.0001) was observed in students' interest in health care careers and science courses.
  • A significant decrease (P=0.0001) in students' interest in tobacco use was documented, alongside positive feedback on the program.

Conclusions:

  • The CHEST Watch program serves as an innovative approach to recruit young individuals into health care professions, mitigating future workforce deficits.
  • The program positively influences students' attitudes toward personal health and reduces their inclination towards tobacco consumption.
  • This initiative demonstrates the potential of early exposure and engagement in addressing critical healthcare workforce challenges.