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A Minority Health Careers Exposure Program.

E F Johnson, A A Fedinec, R T Woodson

Journal of the National Medical Association

|February 1, 1987

Summary

Minority college students gained valuable health career exposure through the University of Tennessee-Memphis program. This mentorship initiative increased their likelihood of entering health professions.

Area of Science:

Health Professions Education
Medical Science Outreach
Minority Student Development

Background:

Minority college students reported limited access to health science career experiences.
Inaccessibility of medical laboratories and clinical centers was a key concern.
A need existed for career-motivating summer work opportunities in health sciences.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the impact of the Health Careers Exposure Program on minority students.
To evaluate the effectiveness of the preceptor-apprentice model in health career stimulation.
To determine if direct exposure increases minority student entry into health professions.

Main Methods:

The University of Tennessee-Memphis (UT-M) Health Careers Exposure Program utilized a preceptor-apprentice model.

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The program provided eight to ten weeks of summer experience in basic science and clinical facilities.

A survey was conducted to track the career activities of former program participants.

Main Results:

Direct exposure to health careers was identified as a significant factor.
Academically talented minority students showed increased interest in health professions.
The program successfully stimulated minority students towards health careers.

Conclusions:

The preceptor-apprentice model effectively exposed minority students to health careers.
The Health Careers Exposure Program positively influenced minority students' career choices.
Targeted outreach programs are crucial for increasing diversity in health professions.