Student Opportunities

Evangelical Community Hospital is committed to providing the next generation of healthcare providers and support personnel with access to experiences before they enter the workforce. We offer high school internships, post-secondary internships, job shadowing hours, paid internships through Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), and volunteer experience.

High School Internships

The Hospital offers unpaid internships to high school students interested in healthcare careers, including nursing, who meet the following qualifications:

  • GPA of 88% or above with strong math, science, and communication skills
  • Strong school attendance and punctuality records
  • Two letters of recommendation from faculty/coaches
  • Successful completion of a personal interview

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Post-Secondary Internships and Shadowing Hours

Unpaid clinical internships are available for nursing students as well as students enrolled in Physician Assistant (PA) and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) programs. Shadowing hours are available for students preparing to enroll in PA and CRNP programs. Internship and shadow hours are limited to the availability of providers, specialists, and departments. We cannot guarantee any or all required internship or shadow hours will be granted to applicants. Non-clinical, unpaid internships and job shadowing experiences are also available.

Job Shadowing and Student Experiences Code of Conduct

Request for Student Experience

Paid Internships

Paid internships funded through PHEAA are available for some departments and roles at Evangelical. Search our available PHEAA-funded internships in our Current Openings.

Volunteering

If you don’t qualify or are not selected for any of the opportunities listed above, there’s still a chance for you to get a valuable and rewarding experience at Evangelical Community Hospital. Our vibrant team of volunteers works in a variety different departments at the Hospital. Learn more about our Volunteer Opportunities.

Scholarships

Thanks to the generosity of our community, Evangelical is pleased to offer several scholarship opportunities for students interested in nursing and other healthcare careers.