BCM collaborates with Baylor…

The Center for Educational Outreach at Baylor College of Medicine has announced its collaboration with Baylor Scott & White Health and the Temple Independent School District (TISD) to implement a STEM+M (science, technology, engineering, math and medicine) health professions pathway program for high school students.

This pathway program, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, will provide students with experiential health science learning opportunities.

The STEM+M curriculum for the pathway program will provide TISD educators with educational guidance, resources and professional development opportunities. Baylor Scott & White Health will provide mentoring from healthcare professionals and hands-on training experiences including an annual open house at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple.

"This pathway is a win for the region. It will strengthen career opportunities for students and expand the local healthcare workforce," said Dr. Nancy Moreno, chair of the Huffington Department of Education, Innovation and Technology and director of the Center of Educational Outreach at Baylor.

"Training the medical professionals of the future is at the heart of our mission at Baylor Scott & White, and we are energized by the opportunity to collaborate with Baylor College of Medicine and Temple ISD on this important effort," said Greg Haralson, president, Baylor Scott & White - Central Texas Region.

Freshman and sophomore students will participate in extracurricular health and biomedical science activities to learn about the diverse careers in healthcare. Junior and senior students will have opportunities to participate in shadowing, laboratory tours and more at BSWH locations throughout the city.

"This collaboration with Temple ISD creates a meaningful opportunity that can shape students' futures," said Dr. Jesus Vallejo, regional dean of the Baylor College of Medicine Temple Campus. "The pathway will help students identify their strengths, build confidence and take practical steps toward careers in healthcare."

"This localized pipeline will train generations of students and supply high-quality healthcare providers in the future. Parents and students are going to be excited about this localized option for healthcare preparedness," said Dr. Bobby Ott, superintendent of schools at Temple ISD.

The BCM STEM+M pathway program with Temple ISD is one of several implemented across the state. These programs are in Midland ISD, select campuses in Corpus Christi ISD, Stafford Municipal School District and Houston ISD at the Baylor College of Medicine Academy at James D. Ryan Middle School, Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk Middle School and the Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions.