The SIH Summer Internship Program has been developed to help peak the interest of high school students planning for a career in healthcare. Qualified students are eligible for a five-six week internship program in Laboratory, Nursing, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Physical or Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy or other healthcare career fields. This program provides area high school students with an opportunity to learn more about different careers in the healthcare industry.
Students are required to work two days per week, at least 6 hours per day for the internship period in their designated department. These internships are unpaid. Students will be given cafeteria cards to cover the cost of their meals while at the hospital and will also receive a scrub top to wear during their internship. SIH will provide a kick off celebration to start their internship and will host a recognition dinner for the students and their parents at the end of their assignment. Students will also receive college credit for completing 80 hours in the summer internship program!
Students will have completed an application, signed a consent and confidentiality form and completed a formal interview process. Students will be required to go through hospital orientation. They will also be required to orient in the department they will be interning. This internship is designed to give the high school students observation and as much hands-on experience as possible. It also provides students with interviewing and career skills to help prepare them for the workforce.
Students are required to submit an application, two letters of recommendation (from a teacher, administrator or healthcare professional) and a copy of their transcript by May 1st of each year. Please contact 618-457-5200 ext. 67803 for more information about the High School Summer Internship Program.
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