Interested in medicine, nursing, healthcare, research, or allied health careers? Explore these opportunities designed for high school students throughout Northeast Ohio.

Cleveland Clinic – Center for Youth & College Education (CYCE)

Paid internships, shadowing experiences, healthcare career pathways, and summer opportunities for high school students interested in healthcare careers.  

Cleveland Clinic High School Summer Internship Program

A paid summer experience allowing students to work alongside healthcare professionals and explore clinical and non-clinical careers.  

Ohio State College of Medicine – MD Camp

An immersive three-week program exposing high school students to medicine through lectures, clinical experiences, problem-based learning, and hands-on activities.  

Cleveland Clinic Student Shadowing Experiences

Explore healthcare careers through shadowing opportunities and professional development experiences.  

Cleveland Clinic Research Internship Program

Hands-on biomedical research experience for students interested in medicine and science careers.  

NEOMED

Explore pipeline programs, summer enrichment experiences, and healthcare career opportunities.

The University of Akron Health Careers Programs

Healthcare and allied health educational pathways, health sciences programs, and career exploration opportunities.

Akron Children's Hospital Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities for students interested in gaining healthcare exposure and community service experience.

University Hospitals Career Exploration Programs

Career pathways and healthcare exploration opportunities for students interested in healthcare professions.

Helpful Tip for Students:
Healthcare experiences can include shadowing, volunteering, research, leadership opportunities, simulation activities, and community service. You do not need to have everything figured out—exploring is part of the journey.

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