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Peer reviewedPadula, Cynthia A.; Leinhaas, Marie M.; Dodge, Kathleen A. – Educational Gerontology, 2002
Minority high school students (n=19) attended a health care career exploration program that included classroom sessions, group and individual activities, field trips, lectures, job shadowing, and a final report. On completion, most were considering careers in geriatrics or gerontology and had more positive attitudes toward older adults. (SK)
Descriptors: Career Exploration, Disadvantaged, Geriatrics, Gerontology
