A followup study involving 180 students who participated in a senior apprenticeship program assessed the effectiveness of this program for enhancing student opportunities and encouraging interest in careers in the health professions. Data indicate that the program was useful in encouraging and tutoring students to access designated career areas…

Findings of a follow-up study of 2,408 graduates of Baylor's High School for Health Professions (1975-89), which received 1,190 responses, were as follows: (1) 64 percent maintained career objectives in health professions; (2) gender and race/ethnicity influenced traditional career choices; and (3) financial support and counseling were not…

Of 2,408 graduates from Houston's High School for Health Professions (1975-89), 1,190 responded to survey in which only 82 expressed interest in allied health professions. Examination of career choices, educational pursuits, perceptions of likelihood of career attainment, and factors influencing attainment led to conclusion that students are…

Dental technology program administrators surveyed supported the credentialing of health manpower, felt program accreditation was valuable in meeting demands for educational quality assurance, and saw certification of technicians as beneficial but of little value in terms of recognition and economic gain for the credential holder. (MSE)

Career-related perceptions of minority-group high school seniors were studied at two magnet high schools for the health professions in Texas. Results with 202 students show that most of these students retained an interest in the health professions and indicate that such programs can help attract minority students to the health professions. (SLD)

In 1972, the Houston (Texas) Independent School District and the Baylor College of Medicine embarked on a partnership (the High School for Health Professionals) designed to prepare students, especially underrepresented minorities, to pursue careers in medicine and other health professions. Success has inspired subsequent BCM partnerships. (MLH)

Concern exists over the number of minority students who elect to apply for admission to either medical school or postgraduate programs in the sciences. The High School for the Health Professions in Houston, Texas, a comprehensive academic program with specific learning experiences designed for health-related professions, is described. (MLW)

One important aspect of contemporary career counseling involves the potential for career counselors to help redress the serious and avoidable underrepresentation of minorities within the health professions. This study explored career-related perceptions of the minority seniors at two high schools for the health professions located in two disparate…

A follow-up study of 951 graduates of Houston High School for Health Professions (Texas) raised some concern about the value of counseling services offered, financial barriers to pursuit of health-related careers, and stereotyping and career choice. Overall, the program has succeeded in fostering pursuit of health-related careers. (Author/MSE)