building the future health care workforce

Building the Future Health Care Workforce

Lynne Holden, MDAssociate Professor, Clinical Emergency Medicine

President, Mentoring in Medicine, Inc.RWJF CHL-2009

Yvette Calderon, MD, MSProfessor, Clinical Emergency Medicine

Associate Dean, Office of Diversity Enhancement, Einstein College of Medicine

Co-Founder and Research Director, Mentoring in Medicine, Inc.

Objectives Discuss the need for health care

professionals Identify the top three perceived challenges to

becoming a health care professional Introduce the work of Mentoring in Medicine

What is the predicted shortage of physicians with the Affordable Care Act by 2025? A. 25,000 B. 75,000 C. 125,000 D. 155,000

The Answer is D. 155,000

Reference:Michael J. Dill and Edward S. Salsberg, “The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand:Projections Through 2025,” Association of American Medical Colleges, November 2008, 28.

What is the predicted shortage of nurses with the Affordable Care Act by 2025? A. 10,000 B. 150,000 C. 500,000 D. 1 million

The Answer is C. 500,000

Reference:Peter I. Buerhaus, PhD, et al. The Future of the Nursing Workforce in the United States: Data, Trendsand Implications, 2009.

How many health careers are there? A. 25 B. 52 C. 118 D. 500

The Answer is C. 118

Reference:http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/home

Perceived Barriers Financial-”I can’t afford it!” Academic Preparation-”I am not smart

enough!” Mentoring-”I do not know anyone in the field

who can help me!”

www.ExploreHealthCareers.org

Financial-College TuitionPublic Four Year In-State

Private Four Year

Tuition and Fees $8,244 $28,500

Room and Board, Books $13,203 $13, 724

Total $21,447 $42,224

Reference1-http://money.cnn.com/2012/10/24/pf/college/public-college-tuition/index.html

Financial-College Tuition

Financial Solution-College Do the research. Ask questions. ** Diversify funding. Maintain good credit.

References1-https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/financial-aid-101/financial-aid-can-help-you-afford-college2-http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college3-http://www.smartmoney.com/borrow/student-loans/how-to-pay-for-college-1305005764769/4-http://youth.foundationcenter.org/youth_scholarships.html5-http://atyourlibrary.org/connectwithyourkids/college-and-careers/how-pay-college-where-look-grants6-http://money.cnn.com/101/college-101/financial-aid.moneymag/index.htm

Medical School

Medical School Tuition/fees 2011-2012 US News Research Harvard $51,043 1`

Temple $54,218 47

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

$13,971 (in-state)$39,326 (out of state)

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Referencehttp://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-medical-schools

Financial Solution-Medical School Research options. Diversify funding sources.

Fee Waivers Loans/Loan Repayment Scholarships-NMF Military Academic Smaller

Maintain good credit.Referenceshttp://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/top-medical-schools/payinghttps://www.aamc.org/students/applying/fap/benefits/http://www.nmfonline.org/

Academic Consider learning style

http://www.vark-learn.com/english/page.asp?p=version

Get learning assessment Seek help sooner rather than later Post-baccalaureate or Masters Programs

Get as much experience Use summer vacations wisely

http://www.smdep.org/ https://services.aamc.org/summerprograms/

Educator Challenges

Referenceshttps://www.aamc.org/students/applying/mcat/admissionsadvisors/85412/mcat_for_admissions_officers.htmlhttp://www.naahp.org/https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/requirements/msar

Juggling many responsibilities Limited access to health professionals

Mentoring in MedicineTurning Dreamers into Health

Professionals

The Goal Increase the number of

students who are applying to and graduating from health professional school

Improve the health literacy of socio-economically disadvantaged communities

“Yes, I Can be a Health Care Professional” Annual Conference

1-Dinner with Doctors and Other Health Care Professionals2-Morgan’s Big Biology Test Play3-MIM Web Television/ Radio/ Magazine

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1-Medical Pathway Program2-Community Health Ambassador Program3-Emergency Department Clinical Exposure and Mentoring Program

Surviving and Thriving: Empowerment Seminars

MENTORING IN MEDICINE, INC ®PROGRAMS BY EDUCATIONAL LEVEL

3rd- 5th 6th- 8th High School College Post- Health Professional Baccalaureate

School

Advanced Biology, Human Disease and Health Careers Program1-After-School Program2-In-Class Program

Health Professional Volunteers MIM actively recruits and trains

multicultural health professional volunteers.

MIM has designed a variety of programs to accommodate the busy health professional.

Advanced Biology, Human Disease and Health Careers Program Middle and High School Students

After-school program Launched 2009 Grades 7-12 6 schools in NY 5 schools in Detroit

(2012) In-class elective

Launched in 2012 Grades 11 and 12 5 schools in NY

Advanced Biology, Human Disease and Health Career ProgramResults

After-School Results (n=734 participants) Substantial knowledge

increase Increase in research about

health topics Spoke to community about

healthy living

Advanced Biology, Human Disease and Health Careers CourseResults in Knowledge Gained

**40% students with lower GPAs in school scored higher in the MIM course

Advanced Biology, Human Disease and Health Career ProgramLessons Learned Hands-on activities and trips

keep students engaged. Encouraging interaction with

like-minded students, instructors and guest speakers made the students feel special.

Having relevant role models allowed students to see that success was possible.

Researching and creating community health ambassador projects sparked an interest in reading and talking more about health care issues.

Community Health Ambassador ProgramHigh School, College and Health Professional Students Health professionals to teach

students about health care disparities and health careers

Students create service-learning projects.

Students participate in community service activities.

Community Health Ambassador ProgramHigh School Level

Medical Pathway Program College and Post-baccalaureate Students Components

Twenty week academic study

Emergency Department- volunteering and shadowing

Community Health Ambassador

Medical Pathway ResultsResults Entering Class of September 2010

21 Applied to Medical School 15 accepted 4 post-baccalaureate 2 rejected

Entering Class of September 2011 22 Applied to Medical School

15 accepted 5 post-baccalaureate 2 rejected

Entering Class of September 2012 27 Applied to Medical School

17 accepted 9 post-baccalaureate 1 rejected

Mentoring in Medicine, Inc. ® (MIM)“Help Turn a Dreamer into a Health Professional”

Visit www.medicalmentor.org!

Slide presentation is posted at www.medicalmentor.ning.com

After School Program-Project Examples http://goanimate.com/videos/0QAEwNvDA

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http://goanimate.com/videos/0QdrEgcKxNVA/1

http://portal.sliderocket.com/CCFNG/My-Presentation-2

About Mentoring in Medicine http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2011/02/08/

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