Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville School of Pharmacy, 200 University Park Drive, Box 2000, Edwardsville, IL 62026, United States.
WE Care Clinic Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville School of Nursing, United States.
Curr Pharm Teach Learn. 2022 Mar;14(3):318-324. doi: 10.1016/j.cptl.2022.01.012. Epub 2022 Jan 19.
The diversity of the United States population has increased drastically, yet minority enrollment in healthcare schools continues to be low. The annual Healthcare Diversity Summer Camp for underserved minority high school students with an interest in a future healthcare career was created to expose students to pharmacy, nursing, and dental medicine.
Camp participants completed pre- and post-surveys before and after attending the summer camp over four years to assess students' knowledge and confidence in pursuing a career in the healthcare field. Additionally, past participants were surveyed to assess academic progression following the completion of the camp.
A total of 70 students completed both pre- and post-surveys during camp participation. Results were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-test analysis. Post-survey results showed statistically significant improvement in comparison to pre-survey results. Of the past participants contacted, all except two are pursuing a healthcare-related degree.
This camp was effective in increasing students' interest and awareness of nursing, pharmacy, and dental careers. The profound majority of participants that declared the intention of pursuing a career in healthcare showcases its impact. This interdisciplinary program can serve as a model pipeline program for healthcare institutions nationwide.
美国人口的多样性急剧增加，但少数民族在医疗保健学校的入学率仍然很低。为了让对未来医疗保健职业感兴趣的服务欠缺少数民族高中生接触药学、护理和牙科医学，设立了年度医疗保健多样性暑期营。
营员们在参加为期四年的暑期营前后完成了预调查和后调查，以评估学生对从事医疗保健领域职业的知识和信心。此外，对过去的参与者进行了调查，以评估他们在完成营地后的学业进展。
共有 70 名学生在营地参与期间完成了预调查和后调查。使用描述性统计和配对 t 检验分析结果。后测结果与前测结果相比有统计学意义上的显著提高。联系到的过去参与者中，除了两人之外，所有人都在攻读与医疗保健相关的学位。
该夏令营有效地提高了学生对护理、药学和牙科职业的兴趣和认识。绝大多数表示打算从事医疗保健行业的参与者展示了该夏令营的影响。这个跨学科的项目可以作为全国医疗保健机构的一个模范管道项目。
