High School Recruitment
Programs for High School Students
Summer Enrichment Camp for High School: This program has been developed for promising younger high school students with an interest in careers in health care. High schools within the El Paso metropolitan area are asked to nominate participants for the program. Selected students are then brought together at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center Campus where they use the format of Problem Based Learning (PBL) to develop their diagnostic and problem-solving skills using real life clinical vignettes. They participate in interesting clinical activities and have an opportunity to talk with young physicians, medical students, and others about their career plans and/or choices. They even learn some of the test-taking strategies needed to be successful with the SAT and other qualifying college examinations. Further information can be obtained from high school counselors or by contacting Robert B. Martin at the Office of Border Health (915-545-6550) or contact him by e-mail at Robert.B.Martin@ttuhsc.edu
A Journey into Higher Education, College and Career Exploration Trip: This program gives high school students in the El Paso metropolitan area an opportunity to visit a college campus for two days and to learn first-hand what is needed to go to college. For many of the students, this experience represents the first time that they have ever been away from El Paso. Many of them, too, have never seen a college campus. Students ride a bus from El Paso to the Texas Tech campus in Lubbock. There they stay in a residential hall and eat dormitory food. They have opportunities to meet and engage college and medical students, professors and practicing physicians. They sit in on lectures in big university lecture halls and learn about the many steps required for the admissions process. Students return from these activities with many new found friends and a new perspective on their future opportunities. If you would like more information about this program, call Robert B. Martin at the Office of Border Health (915-545-6550) or contact him by e-mail at Robert.B.Martin@ttuhsc.edu.
Clinical Shadowing for Magnet High School Students:The Office of Border Health works closely with health careers magnet programs in the El Paso region. Students from Silva and Socorro High Schools have rotations in the clinics and other health care facilities of Texas Tech at El Paso. Although each program is structured differently, each affords the high school student an opportunity to see first hand the process of patient care in an outpatient setting. Students work directly with nurses, physicians, and medical students in these programs. The students also receive instruction on the steps in the process of becoming a physician. These programs are administered through the counseling services of the individual high schools. For information about admission and participation, one should contact those schools directly. If you have other questions or if you would like to talk with us about these programs, please contact Robert Martin at Robert.B.Martin@ttuhsc.edu.