Month/Year of Graduation

5-2025

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

First Advisor

Clare Berry

Abstract

As Nebraska’s population over age 60 increases and shortages of 1.2 million nurses and 121,900 physicians are projected by 2030, there is an urgent need to develop the next generation of healthcare professionals. This study examines how the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Pre- Health Professionals Club (PHPC), a pre-health student organization prepare students to address these workforce gaps through career exploration programming. The study consists of analyzation of existing evaluations from Omaha AHEC, and a new survey. Results demonstrate PHPC’s effectiveness based on four criteria: career confidence, awareness of healthcare career options, confirmation of career choices and overall program influence. These findings suggest clubs like PHPC help with career commitment and knowledge among pre-health students to address shortages.

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