Dr. Samuel Edwards Summer Health Internship Program

SHIP is a paid internship program for high school students 17 or older who reside in Santa Paula, Fillmore, or Piru. In partnership with local medical clinics and local hospitals, the SHIP is an opportunity for students to experience medical professions in a realistic setting.

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SHIP participants will explore the various fields in healthcare that are available for them to pursue. Additionally, the students also gain other life skills such as going through the interview process. 

 

Selected students must be compliant with the VCMC vaccine requirements.

 

The students will participate in in-depth training before the program starts in the summer. Students will be able to attend roundtable lectures on aspects of wellness; participate in goal setting for the program; - be expected to report, communicate with patients and hospital staff, and demonstrate work ethic.. attend SHIP recognition meetings and the Santa Clara Valley Wellness Foundation tea, program graduation reception, and all program expectations over the course of the program. 

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​The Summer Health Internship Program (SHIP) is a paid internship designed for high school 17 years or older residing in Santa Paula, Fillmore, and Piru. In collaboration with local medical clinics and hospitals, SHIP provides students with the unique opportunity to explore medical professions in real-world healthcare settings.

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Throughout the program, participants will gain hands-on experience in various healthcare fields while also developing essential professional skills, such as interview preparation, workplace communication, and goal setting. Interns will receive in-depth training before the program begins and will engage in roundtable discussions on wellness, patient interactions, and professional ethics. They will also be expected to communicate with hospital staff and patients, uphold a strong work ethic, and participate in recognition events, including the SHIP graduation reception and the Santa Clara Valley Wellness Foundation Tea.

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Selected students must meet the VCMC vaccine requirements to participate.

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