An Exploratory Study of the Effects of a High School-University Collaborative Program on Learning Motivation and Professional Understanding among Students Aspiring to Enter Medical School

Key Points

• The study aims to determine how high school-university collaborative programs affect students' learning motivation and professional understanding in relation to medical careers.
• Implemented a collaborative program between high school and university for aspiring medical students.
• Evaluated students' learning motivation and career understanding before and after participation.
• Increased learning motivation was observed among participating students.
• Enhanced understanding of professional pathways in medicine was reported.