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Medical Explorer - First Year Student
Randolph Hospital District D B A Memorial Hospital
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InternOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 29 days ago
Location
Chester, Illinois
Quick overview
Participants will learn about various healthcare career paths from industry professionals through monthly meetings. Students are expected to complete 4 hours of volunteer time and maintain professional conduct throughout the program.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be students in grades 9-12 or college, aged 14-20, with a minimum 3.0 GPA and residency in specific Illinois or Missouri counties. Required documentation includes a letter of interest, immunization records, and recent academic transcripts.
high schoolCommunicationProfessionalismTime managementHealthcare knowledge
Job description
Medical Explorer - First Year Student
Applications will be accepted until September 1, 2026.
- Memorial Hospital is offering an exciting educational opportunity for students that have an interest in the healthcare field!
- As a Medical Explorer, you will have the chance to learn about a variety of healthcare career paths from professionals currently in the field.
- During this 8 month, free and un-paid program, you will get hands-on, real-world experience in a variety of healthcare fields.
- All meetings are held in Chester, IL unless otherwise indicated on the annual program schedule provided at the first meeting.
- Meetings are held on Wednesdays or Thursdays of the month from September through April.
- Spots are limited so don’t miss out on this one of a kind opportunity!
Eligibility Requirements
- Must reside in one of the following counties: 1. Illinois – Randolph, Jackson, St. Clair, Perry, or Monroe 2. Missouri – Perry or Ste. Genevieve
- Must be in grades 9 -12 of high school or in college for the 2026-2027 school year
- Must be between the ages of 14-20
- Must have a GPA of at least 3.0
- Must have an interest in a career in the healthcare field
Required Documents
- for 1st Year Medical Explorer Applicants:
- Letter of interest telling us why you would like to be in the program (Please attach during application.)
- Immunization records with dates (Please attach during application.)
- Most recent grades or transcript (Please attach during application.)
- If participating in a job shadow: 1. A TB gold immunization will be required prior to starting job shadow. This is a one-time test. If a student has had this previously, they can provide proof of testing.
Program Requirements
- Must have a personal email account that is checked regularly
- Must download the Remind app to use for communication and updates
- Must have availability to attend the monthly meetings (Some leeway is given for students in sports and other extracurricular activities.)
- Must complete 2 hours of volunteer time from September – May (Volunteer time can count for National Honor Society or other required volunteer programs.)
- Must conduct themselves in a professional and responsible manner
- Must dress appropriately
- Must maintain good academic standing
Benefits
- Hands-on experience
- Career guidance
- Educational opportunity