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Key Factors in Designing the Health System-Community Pathways Program for African American/Black Children and Young
Pathways programs can increase African American/Black representation in healthcare careers. The Health System-Community Pathways Program (HCPP) framework was developed to improve recruitment and retention for these individuals.
Area of Science:
- Health Equity
- Workforce Development
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Racial and ethnic inequities persist in the U.S. healthcare workforce, particularly low African American/Black representation.
- Historical exclusionary practices and structural racism contribute to disparities in health, education, and employment, deterring African American/Black individuals from health careers.
- Pathways programs are recognized strategies to enhance recruitment, retention, and promotion for underrepresented groups in health fields.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of key factors for the Health System-Community Pathways Program (HCPP) framework.
- To increase African American/Black representation within the healthcare system workforce.
- To improve the career pursuit experience for African American/Black individuals in healthcare fields.
Main Methods:
- Development of the HCPP framework informed by an environmental scan.
- Qualitative research including interviews and focus groups with African American/Black community stakeholders.
- Expert discussion panel sessions and stakeholder review to ensure community benefit.
Main Results:
- Key factors for the HCPP framework were identified through comprehensive research methods.
- The framework is designed to address systemic barriers faced by African American/Black individuals in healthcare careers.
- Community stakeholder input was integral to ensuring the program's relevance and effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- The developed HCPP framework provides a structured approach to increasing African American/Black representation in healthcare.
- This initiative aims to foster a more inclusive and equitable healthcare workforce.
- The program's design emphasizes community engagement and addresses historical inequities.
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