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Midland ISD students attend Baylor College of Medicine Doc-Prep program in Houston
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Ixchel Villarreal , CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· July 22, 2026
· 2 min read
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Eight Midland ISD students participated in a week-long immersive summer program at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston through the STEM+M Doc-Prep program. Audrey Ware, a Lee High School student and aspiring pediatric nurse practitioner, was among the eight selected. “Fo...
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Key takeaway Audrey Ware, a Lee High School student and aspiring pediatric nurse practitioner, was among the eight selected.
Why this matters in The Odessa
The participation of Midland ISD students in the Baylor College of Medicine Doc-Prep program has significant implications for the local healthcare landscape. By exposing students to various branches of medicine and providing college preparation resources, the program helps address the perennial challenge of attracting and retaining healthcare professionals in the Permian Basin area. As Director of Teaching and Learning Kathleen Cook noted, the program gives Midland students access to experiences typically available in larger metro areas, which can help level the playing field and encourage students to pursue careers in healthcare. The fact that Doc-Prep graduates will serve as ambassadors in the district, sharing their experiences with eighth-grade students, can also help inspire and motivate younger students to consider careers in healthcare, potentially leading to a more robust and sustainable local healthcare workforce in the future. This initiative can have a lasting impact on the community's health and well-being.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Eight Midland ISD students participated in a week-long immersive summer program at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston through the STEM+M Doc-Prep program. Audrey Ware, a Lee High School student and aspiring pediatric nurse practitioner, was among the eight selected. “Fo...
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