USF AHEC Health Professions Summer Academy

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USF AHEC Health Professions Summer Academy

• A Recipe for Success

Presented By LaToya S. Clark, MPH Coordinator,
Diversity Initiatives Health Professions Summer
Academy Director USF AHEC Program Office
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The Current State of Healthcare

• Minority and low-income students are
  underrepresented in health professions
• African Americans, Hispanics, and Native
  Americans make up 25 of the U.S. population, yet
  they make up only 6 of physicians, 8 of
  registered nurses, and 5 of dentist
• These disparities by ethnicity and income have
  been called one of healthcares biggest failures

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A Better Future for the Healthcare Workforce

• Recommendations
• Train more underrepresented students in science
  and promote their interest in health careers
  early
• Increase the enrollment of underrepresented
  students in the health professions
• Develop health careers recruitment programs
  during the pre-college years

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Health Career Recruitment at USF AHEC Program
Office

• USF AHEC Health Professions Summer Academy
  (Academy) began in 2001 28 students
• Designed to expose academically talented high
  school students who are underrepresented in the
  health professions to career possibilities in the
  healthcare during a two-week, on campus
  experience
• Targets underrepresented and disadvantaged high
  school students from USF AHECs 9-county service
  area

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Academy Goals

1. Expose and enhance students understanding of
   health careers so they can make an informed
   decision before choosing to pursue a
   post-secondary health career track.
2. Provide students with test taking strategies that
   will enhance their performance on the SAT exam.
3. Provide positive role models and mentors to
   assist students in pursuit of a health career.

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Academy Goals

• Increase students understanding of the college
  admission process and how to pursue financial aid
  for college.
• Increase students knowledge and exposure to
  stimulating and in-depth learning environments,
  college life, professionalism and diversity.
• Provide a foundation for students to become
  competitive applicants for post-secondary and
  graduate education.

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Eligibility Requirements

• Rising high school juniors or seniors
• Reside in USF AHEC 9-county service area
• Must have a 3.0 un-weighted GPA
• Applicants must meet the following criteria
• Underrepresented in the health professions
• Disadvantaged
• First generation college student
• Low-income (free or reduced lunch)

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The Application Process

• Applicants must submit
• Completed and signed application
• Official transcript
• Personal essay (250 words)
• Current photograph (headshot)
• Two recommendation forms (Science, Math, or
  Health instructors)
• Applications are mailed to high school counselors
  and health teachers posted on AHEC website
  provided during AHEC health career presentations
• Due the first week in February

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The Selection Process

• Student applications are screened by USF AHEC,
  GNAHEC, and GSAHEC
• 30 35 applicants are selected for an interview
• Interviews are scheduled during students lunch
• Accepted students receive an official acceptance
  letter in the mail
• 26 students are accepted each year (4 alternates)

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Key Components of the Academy

• Recruitment of underrepresented students into the
  health professions
• Imparts knowledge about scientific and health
  careers
• Mentorship direct interactions with college and
  medical students, as well as health professionals
• College admissions and financial aid preparation

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Key Components of the Academy

• Career counseling and long-term college and
  career support
• Scientific research and learning through
  technology-based resources
• Exposure to college life

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Academy Curriculum

• Test Preparation and Strategies
• SAT Review Course (33 - 35 hours, verbal math)
• Effective Writing Course
• Study Skills Course
• Career Explorations and Research
• Career Counseling
• College/Hospital Tours
• Health Careers Lab
• Medical/Scientific Research
• Project

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Academy Curriculum

• Applications and Finances
• College Admissions workshop
• Financial Aid and Budgeting workshop
• AHEC Financing Your Health Career presentation
• Healthcare Workforce Training
• Florida AHEC Network Health Careers presentation
• National Health Service Corps session
• AHEC A.T.T.A.C. Program (Tobacco Education)

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Academy Curriculum

• Professional Development
• Professionalism 101 Course
• Resumes
• Interviewing skills
• Appearance
• Etiquette
• PowerPoint 101 Workshop
• Extracurricular Activities
• A Day at MOSI
• Group debriefings
• Busch Gardens/Adventure Island

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Academy Staff

• Director USF AHEC Coordinator, Diversity
  Initiatives
• 3 Resident Assistants (2 females, 1 male)
• Shift 6 p.m. 7 a.m.
• 4 Student Counselors (2 females, 2 males)
• Morning Shift 7 a.m. 2 p.m.
• Evening Shift 2 p.m. 9 p.m.

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Resources for Implementation

• Ideal for a college or university campus
• Dormitory and cafeteria
• Library and computer lab
• Campus transportation
• Classroom space
• Outdoor activities
• Health career majors, schools, colleges
• Community academic partnerships (school
  districts, hospitals, clinics, museums, etc)

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Budget

• About 42,000 per year cost include
• Room board
• Transportation
• Facilitator, counselor, and RA stipends
• Student stipends (100 each)
• SAT courses
• Accidental insurance
• Materials (backpacks, polo shirts, SAT book,
  binders)
• Campus memberships and ID cards
• Field trip tickets (Busch Gardens/Adventure
  Island/MOSI)
• Parent receptions (2)

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June 2009At-A-Glance Schedule
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Sunday, June 14 Saturday, June 27, 2009 Sunday, June 14 Saturday, June 27, 2009 Sunday, June 14 Saturday, June 27, 2009 Sunday, June 14 Saturday, June 27, 2009
14 Parent Orientation 230 - 430 pm Dorm Check in 430 530 pm USF Walking Tour 530 630 pm Pre Test Group Activity 630 730 pm Safety Orientation 745 815 pm Cultural Bingo Game 900 930 pm 15 USF ID 830 915 am AHEC 930 1130am Lunch 1145 1230 pm College Admissions 1245 130 pm Student Hlth Services 145 245 pm SAT Math 300 530 pm 16 SAT Verbal 830 1130 am Lunch 1145 - 1230 pm Computer Workshop 1245 245 pm PowerPoint 101 300 400 pm Dentistry 430 530 pm 17 SAT Math 830 1130 am Lunch 1145 1230 pm Financial Aid - I 1245 - 215 pm Professionalism 101 - Part I II 230 400 pm Pharmacy 101 415 515 pm 18 Shriners Moffitt 900 1030 am Group 1 _at_ SCH Group 2 _at_ MCC 1050 1220 pm Group 1 _at_ MCC Group 2 _at_ SCH Lunch 1230 - 115 pm SAT Verbal 200 500 pm Evaluations 500 pm 19 COM CON 900 1030 am Group 1 _at_ COM Group 2 _at_ CON 1050 1220 pm Group 1 _at_ CON Group 2 _at_ COM Lunch 1240 - 140 pm SAT Math 200 500 pm 20 SAT Verbal 900 1200 pm Post Test I 1200 pm Lunch 1215 - 100 pm Busch gardens 200 730 pm
21 Rest Time 930 1100 am Lunch 1100 - 1145 am MOSI 1200 500 pm 22 SAT Math 830 1130 am Lunch 1145 - 1230 pm Effective Writing 100 300 pm Exploring Career Options 330 515 pm 23 SAT Verbal 830 1130 am Lunch 1145 - 1230 pm AHEC ATTAC 100 145 pm Health Careers Lab 200 300 pm Professionalism 101 Part III 315 415 pm Evaluations 430 pm 24 SAT Math 830 1130 am Lunch 1145 - 1230 pm Financial Aid II 100 300 pm COPH 300 345 pm Epi Demo (MCC) 400 500 pm 25 TGH Tour 900 1030 am Group 1 _at_ TGH Group 2 _at_ USF 1050 1220 am Group 1 _at_ USF Group 2 _at_ TGH Lunch 1230 - 115 pm SAT Verbal Review 200 500 pm Group Presentations 630 830 pm 26 SAT Math Review 830 1130 am Lunch 1145 - 1230 pm Morsani SPT Tour 1245 245 pm Post Test II Evals. 300 pm 27 Dorm Check-out 930 - 1030 am Appreciation Awards Ceremony 1100 100 pm
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The Recipe for Success
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Program Content

• Relevant
• Adult support and structure
• High standards and expectations
• Creative forms of learning
• A combination of guidance, connections, and
  resources
• Long-term services/support and follow-up
• Youth as resources/community service
• Implementation quality

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Good Mentors

• Academy mentors role is to motive youth to
  achieve their potential and provide guidance and
  advise to raise students awareness of the
  academic and social benefits of higher education.
• Mentor characteristics
• Share similarities, but has more experience
• Mutual respect and trust
• Availability
• Encouragement
• A model of a continuous learner
• Committed to the role of mentoring

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Positive Outcomes

• Program Evaluation
• Pre/Post Test
• Students attending college/health professions
• Increased number of applications

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Success Stories
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Promising Practices Tracking Students

• The benefits of social networking sites to track
  students
• Facebook Profiles (for individuals)
• Students as young as 13 can join
• Students must register with a active e-mail
  account
• You have access to their wall updates,
  educational status, interest, and sometimes their
  mailing address
• Increasing popularity among youth

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Promising Practices Tracking Students

• The benefits of social networking sites to track
  students
• Facebook Pages (for organizations, brands)
• You can post messages relevant to students
  interest, upload videos, provide links, and
  connect to other interest
• You drive traffic to your Website and resources
• You can provide long-term college and career
  support

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Academy Students College Acceptance Data 2001 -
2009
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Academy Students Entering College

• Academy Alumni Survey (2009 college acceptance
  data)
• American University of Antigua
• Barry University
• Eckerd College
• Florida AM University
• Florida Atlantic University
• Florida State University
• Harvard College
• Pomona College
• University of Central Florida
• University of Florida
• University of Georgia
• University of Pennsylvania
• University of Phoenix
• University of Tampa
• Various community colleges throughout Florida
• (tracking currently in progress)

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Student Testimonial

• Thank you for reaching out to the community
  through the Summer Academy. It really changed my
  life. It got me so excited about my future in
  nursing. USF was never an option for college
  until that summer. I always had my hopes set on
  the University of Florida, but now I feel
  differently. USF seems more like a family and I
  love how they reach out to underserved
  communities. I am going to apply to USF for the
  fall 2009 and I cant wait! Thank you again for
  everything you have done for me.
• 2007 Academy Participant
• This person is currently an undergraduate student
  at USF!

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Student Testimonial

• The AHEC Health Professions Summer Academy was by
  far the most rewarding and exciting medical
  opportunity I have ever experienced. I am very
  honored to have been chosen to participate, and I
  will always cherish those wonderful two weeks. I
  have benefited from all aspects of the Academy,
  from the SAT classes and college prep courses to
  visiting medical centers and learning more about
  medical careers. AHEC also helped me realize the
  crucial need for health professionals in
  underserved communities. Also the ethnic
  diversity of my fellow students helped me to
  realize the necessity for such diversity in the
  medical professions. In college and beyond, I
  will uphold the value of appreciating a wide
  range of cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  
• 2006 Academy Participant
• Current student at Harvard College!

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Academy Students in Action
Tampa General Hospital
Finances Workshop
USF Health South
USF College of Nursing Lab
The Womens Center at TGH
Shriners Hospital
Outdoor Sports
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Benefits of the Academy to the Healthcare
Workforce

• Encourages students to attend college and pursue
  a health career (primary care)
• Encourages students to work in medically
  underserved communities in Florida
• Provides mentors and a social support network for
  students
• Creates model citizens

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For Further Information

• Contact
• LaToya S. Clark, MPH
• Coordinator, Diversity Initiatives
• USF AHEC Program Office
• lclark2_at_health.usf.edu
• www.health.usf.edu/ahec
• 813-974-5973