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    Preparing Minority Students For Careers in Health: A Case Study Investigation of a Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP)

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    Genre
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    Date
    2020
    Author
    Ojo, Khadijah cc
    Advisor
    Cordes, Sarah A.
    Committee member
    Johnson, Jennifer M., 1970-
    Stull, Judith C., 1944-
    Department
    Educational Leadership
    Subject
    Education
    Higher Education
    Public Health Education
    Education
    Healthcare Careers
    Minority Students
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    http://dx.doi.org/10.34944/dspace/271
    Abstract
    African-American/Black and Hispanic/Latinx racial populations are underrepresented in the healthcare field relative to their overall representation of the United States population. Previous studies have identified programs as one source to combat this issue. In this study, a Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) is explored to gain early insight into the participants’ experience. The transformative learning theory was used as a lens to uncover elements employed by the students to display signs of developing self-empowerment to overcome challenges. A qualitative, case study approach was used to design the study. Data instruments included several program artifacts: 1) original application package, 2) transcripts, 3) one-on-one coaching session notes, 4) case management plan recommendations, 5) requirements verification form results, and 6) observations from the end of year one session. Additionally, interviews and an end of the year questionnaire were collected specifically for this study. Artifacts were collected from all fifteen students in HCOP. Four of the fifteen students served as study participants and provided interviews in addition to completing the end of year questionnaire. As 60% of the students quit the program at the end of the first year, results indicated that overall the remaining students valued and found the HCOP Ambassador Program to be useful, especially the one-on-one coaching sessions. Participation in HCOP yielded in an increase in overall average GPA, yet a decrease in combined average GPA for critical science and math courses. Time management skills and study skills need improvement. Through the lens of the transformative learning theory, results revealed that students are somewhat self-aware, yet need additional support in changing long-term academic behaviors. The future design and structure of program activities should be modified to increase the likelihood of retaining a greater percentage of students. Recommendations for future HCOP Ambassador Program changes include: 1) increase participant input for suggested program workshops and activities, 2) provide more hands-on experience and career related activities, and 3) develop ways to improve soft skills for participants. Additional recommendations were aimed at the funding agency to encourage HCOP awardees to publish and disseminate best practices in order to determine short-term and long-term impacts of HCOP. Lastly, the principal investigator of an awarded HCOP should provide more specificity in the design of HCOP programs in order to best meet the needs of the target population. Future research is needed to determine the long-term impact of the UB HCOP Ambassador Program on its participants with regard to success in matriculation into graduate health professions degree programs.
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