Addressing Projected Healthcare and STEM Profession Needs Through a Regional Summer Pipeline Program
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Pipeline programs in health and biomedical sciences have gained attention as students who engage in these programs are more likely to enter into associated fields. In 2012, in an effort to support the mission of [school name], the Future Physicians Summer Enrichment Program (FPSEP) was launched for regional high school students. Recently, a program review was performed to determine if the program was meeting its goals to: 1. increase diversity and inclusion in medicine; 2. serve the needs of the community; and 3. increase the number of students entering the medical and biomedical sciences pipeline. Program structure, participant demographics and analysis of surveys administered to past participants indicate that the program is meeting its goals and supporting the mission of the medical school. The results of this analysis, areas for improvement, strengths of the program, and solutions to refine the program are presented in this article.
Keywords: pipeline programs, high school students, medical schools, program evaluation
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Kyeorda Kemp, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Kyeorda Kemp, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Foundational Medical Studies at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. She teaches topics in immunology to preclinical medical students. Dr. Kemp’s current scholarly interest focuses on Increasing Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity in medicine through community outreach and engagement and promoting collaborative and self-regulated learners in science and medicine. Dr. Kemp received her B.S. in Microbiology from Michigan State University and her Ph.D. from Northwestern University in 2010. 
Stephanie Swanberg, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Stephanie Swanberg, MSI, AHIP is an Associate Professor and Information Literacy and eLearning Librarian at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. She teaches information literacy sessions for medical students and faculty on information retrieval, evaluation, and management. She strives to fulfill OUWB’s community-focused mission through her community engagement work, both on campus and in the local community. She earned her Master of Science in Information (MSI) degree from The University of Michigan in 2011 and is a senior member in the Association of Health Information Professionals (AHIP). 
Suzan Kamel-ElSayed, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Suzan Kamel-ElSayed, DVM, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. She teaches Human Physiology for M1/M2 students in organ system integrated-based curriculum and Pathophysiology in case-based learning for M3 clerkships. She is also a co-director of the Cardiovascular Organ System. Dr. ElSayed received her D.V.M. from Assiut University, where she continued on to earn her Master’s Degree in Endocrine Physiology at their School of Medicine. In 2004, she received her Ph.D. from the Biomedical Sciences Department of the School of Medicine at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Her current research is focused on bone biology and medical education. 
James Grogan, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
James Grogan, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. He teaches topics in biochemistry to preclinical medical students. He has recently served as a course director of Promotion and Maintenance of Health courses and included a service-learning program to engage students with community partners. Professor Grogan is a co-director of the curriculum for pipeline programs supported by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at OUWB. 
Tiffany Williams, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Dr. Tiffany Williams, Ph.D. is the Director of Diversity & Inclusion at OUWB. She has more than 15 years of experience in administrative management roles related to student programming and student affairs with a focus on improving preparation, access, and retention for diverse student populations. Her research interest includes college readiness, social justice and equity issues, retention and student sense of belonging among underrepresented student populations. Dr. Williams oversees the outreach programs that include pipeline and outreach initiatives, as well as diversity and inclusion hosted school-wide events for students, staff and faculty in OUWB. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Michigan University, a Master’s in Educational Leadership and Policy Administration from the University at Buffalo, SUNY, and a post-Master's Graduate Certification in Higher Education from Oakland University. Dr. Williams received her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Oakland University with a specific focus in higher education leadership and access in 2020. 
Caryn Reed-Hendon, Lawrence Technological University
Caryn Reed-Hendon, Ph.D. is the Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Lawrence Technological University (LTU). At LTU, she is responsible for the daily operations of the Office for Diversity & Inclusion, in support of the President’s office, the Dean of Students office, and University Human Resources. She has over twenty years of higher education experience specifically in the area of Student Services. Dr. Reed-Hendon obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and her Master of Arts Degree from Eastern Michigan University. She earned her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Oakland University in 2013.