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OrganizationName of OpportunityDates of OpportunityGrade LevelsAny Restrictions?Costs?Website
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American Heart Association and University of CincinnatiSURF Heart2 summer undergrad research programsMust be enrolled in college, undergraduate programFebruary 1No Costhttps://med.uc.edu/education/graduate-education/summer-undergraduate-research-fellowships/american-heart-association-surf
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American Lung AssociationCincinnati Fight for Air ClimbApril 12th, 2026 at TQL Stadium / 8am- 1pmAll GradesMust registerNo cost to volunteerfightforairclimb.org/Cincinnati
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b13 FoundationWorld Teen Mental Wellness DayMarch 2Grades 7-12No, but schools should apply by Jan 24No cost. Schools will receive $1,000 if accepted to participatehttps://bi3.org//?s=teen+mental+wellness+day
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Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports MedicineHealthcare Immersion Internship ProgramPaid 2 week commitment (20 hours per week) in June 2025. Applications must be submitted by April 13.Rising Seniors (Apply & participate while in Grade 11)Must be nominated by high school administratorAccepted students are paidhttps://www.beaconortho.com/employment/healthcare-immersion-internship-program/
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Career Pathway Support NetworkRegional network which shares meaningful educational pathways Ongoing opportunities shared for teachers6,7,8,9,10,11, & 12N/aNo Costsouthwestcpsn.com
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThe High School Senior Summer Internship Program8 Week Program in the summer. 2026 Info still pending.Open to graduating high school seniors only.Open to graduating high school seniors only.Accepted students are paid for this part-time 20hr/wk opportunity for 8 weekshttps://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/education/research/high-school/summer-internship
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterJob Shadow Program @ Cincy Children'sThere are several opportunities each with their own application open dates. Click website to see if one works for you.Grades 11 & 12 or college (must be at least 16 to participate)Only 20 individuals per dateNo Costhttps://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/education/community/job-shadow
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterSummer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program10 weeks, begining May 27Graduated High School & Undergradudate (college) students onlyApplication details online.Students work 40 hours per week and are paid a salary of $13 per hour.https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/education/research/surf
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterPediatric Nurse Explorers Program2 day interactive bootcamprising 11 & 12 gradersJune 9 & 10 OR July 21 & 22Please askhttps://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/education/clinical/student grad/nurse-explorers
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Cincinnati Museum CenterYouth ProgramsDates vary. Visit website for more information!Middle School and High School + Adult volunteer opportunitiesOngoing volunteer opportunities for ages 13 and up. CMC has a program for Teen Volunteers, and for Youth Programs Volunteers. There are also numerous opprtunities for college preparation through their YouthALIVE! program.N/Ahttps://www.cincymuseum.org/youth-programs/
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Cincinnati State (also in partnership with UC Health - West Chester Hospital)Scrubs CampMay 15-19Grade 11Currently: must be an 11th grade student at Diamond Oaks High SchoolNo Costn/a
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Cincinnati USA Regional ChamberLeadership Cincinnati Youth8 events; 1 in May, the rest throughout Academic year10th & 11th gradersFirst year ever. So they may be extra selective (just a note).https://cincinnatichamber.com/leadership-center/leadership-cincinnati-youth/
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Galen College of NursingLab Shadowing & On Campus/In classroom Nursing ExplorationCheck with college representative for available datesGrades 11 & 12On campus exploration is limited to 20 -25 students per dateNo Costhttps://galencollege.edu/campuses/cincinnati
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Grapefruit HealthPatient ChampionOngoing Undergrad or beyond must be a clinical studentThis is a paid opportunityhttps://www.grapefruit.health/students
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HealthSource of OhioHigh School Volunteer OpportunityFlexible; Volunteer sessions available monthly; multiple locationsAnyNo restrictions, but varies based on locationNo Costhttps://www.healthsourceofohio.org/foundation/volunteer/
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HealthSource of OhioPatient Navigation Internship4 hours per week over a period of 1 year, minimum 150 hours total (12 weeks time-off is available)Graduated High School or college undergraduate studentsMust be 18No Costhttps://www.healthsourceofohio.org/about-us/careers/student-opportunities/patient-navigation-internship/
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Human Services Chamber of Hamilton County and Interact for HealthThe Contribution ProjectMust apply between February 1-21Ages 14-25Application process should take about 30 minutes , see website for more details.No Cost; you can actually receive up to $400 for your projecthttps://contributionproject.org/cincinnati
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Institute for Health Innovation at Northern Kentucky UniversityOptions: 8th Grade Career Field Trips; Cadaver Experiences for grades 9-12; & College Cafes (grades 6-12)Program is continuous and has no date restrictionsGrades 6-12No restrictions, but programs vary based on grade. Visit website for more info.No cost for program participationhttps://www.nku.edu/ihi/k12-programs.html
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Institute for Health Innovation, Northern Kentucky UniversityFuture Health Leaders (Multiple Opportunities including Book Club, Discovery Kits, Fiedl Trips, First Aid certification, and Summer campRegistration starts in MarchGrades 2-12No restrictions, but programs vary based on grade. Visit website for more info.Freehttps://www.nku.edu/ihi/focus-areas/future-health-leaders.html
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Junior AchievementInspire to HireMarch 10 & 11, 2025Grades 11 & 12No, but must be registered through schoolNo Cost to attendhttps://japartners.org/event/2026-inspire-to-hire-cincinnati/
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Linked Up ConnectLinked Up Connect is a work-based learning website hub of opportunities for schoolsOngoingAll GradesSchools must sign up to allow students to registerNonehttps://www.linkedupconnect.org/
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Mercy HealthGuild ProgramVariesMust have finished high schoolApplication details online.Paid Opportunityhttps://bsmh.guildeducation.com/partner/
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North Central Area Health Education Center (NCAHEC)Health Career ExplorationJune 1-4, 2026 OR June 8-11, 2026Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniorsNo, but space is limited.No costhttp://www.northcentralkyahec.org/health-careers-camp.html
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Northern Kentucky NAACPHealth Careers SymposiumMonday, September 22Middle & High SchoolFree for students.Email Jerome Bowles at: nkybranchnaacp@aol.com
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Northern Kentucky UniversitySummer ProgramsThroughout summer, week long programs. Registration opens in February7-12thVaries by programnku.edu/summercamps
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St. Elizabeth HealthcareM.O.O.N. Program (Medical Observation Opportunity Network)Week long; July 13-17, 2026High School student at time of applicationMust be 16No CostSt. Elizabeth Healthcare
- M.O.O.N. Program (Medical Observation Opportunity Network) (stelizabeth.com)
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St. Elizabeth HealthcareSt. Elizabeth- NaviGo Healthcare Careers in a Day eventMay 109th & 10th gradesapplication closes April 23rd and students will be notified April 25thttp://s.alchemer.com/s3/7199d30567a2
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The Christ College of Nursing & Health SciencesCollege Healthcare ProgramsApplications for Spring and Fall 2026 are open.Seniors, Juniors welcome to visit!Must be HS graduate by start of program.No fee to apply.https://www.thechristcollege.edu/
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The Christ Hospital Health NetworkJunior Volunteer Summer ProgramAll SummerGrades 11 & 12Varies based on assignmentNo costthechristhospital.com/volunteer
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The Health CollaborativeTAP Health Summer AcademyProgram for students to explore multiple healthcare careers at multiple healthcare organizations!Grades 11 & 12Application details online.$300 (waivers available as needed)https://taphealth.healthcollab.org/
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The Health CollaborativeHealthFORCEOctober 21, 2026Grades 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12None! All are welcomeNo Cost to schools/studentshttps://workforce.healthcollab.org/students/healthforce
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The Health Collaborative & UC's AHECHealthcare Near-Peer Mentorship ProgramOngoingHigh School Students (mentees) & College students (mentors)We will verify the identity of every program participant before setting you up with a match. However, you can also make requests of mentors to speak to student groups, etc.No Costhttps://form.jotform.com/250934450387158
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TriHealthTriHealth School to Work ProgramOngoingGrades 10, 11, & 12Currently, students must be 16 and attend Hughes High School or Riverview East AcademyStudents will be paid for their time in the programhttps://www.trihealth.com/research-and-education/school-to-work
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TriHealthMcCullough-Hyde VolunteersAll SummerGrades 9-12 & OlderMcCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital is located in Oxford, OhioNo Costhttps://www.trihealth.com/hospitals-and-practices/mccullough-hyde-memorial-hospital/auxiliary/volunteers
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UC Blue AshHealthcare Summer InstituteJune 3, 2026Any high schoolnot statedNo costucblueash.edu/hsi
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UC HealthMedical Sciences Summer InstitutueChoice of 3 different topics and 5 session options for either Molecular Topics, Cellular Topics, or Medical Informatics.Rising 11 or 12th gradersMust be 16 by August 1, 2026$1,100https://med.uc.edu/education/undergraduate-education/undergraduate-program-in-medical-sciences/admissions/medical-sciences-summer-institute-(for-high-school-juniors)
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UC HealthVolunteer Opportunities for TeensJune to mid-AugustGrades 11 & 12Must be 16No Costhttps://www.uchealth.com/en/volunteering/teen-volunteers
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UC HealthMultiple Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURFS)June-SeptemberMust be currently enrolled in high schoolVariesNo Costhttps://med.uc.edu/education/graduate-education/summer-undergraduate-research-fellowships
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UC HealthUC Career JourneysSeptember - March, twice monthlyhttps://www.uchealth.com/en/volunteering/career-journey-program
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UC Health - West Chester HospitalWest Chester Hospital ScholarshipApplications due April 17, 2026rising senior Must have completed a program specifically at West Chester Hospital (volunteer, shadowing experience, etc). Student should be from Butler/Warren/Hamilton countyNo cost - this is a $2K scholarshiphttps://www.madecdc.org/scholarship
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UC Lindner College of BusinessLindner Summer Institute (LSI)June 7-10, 2025 / App opens March 13Grades 11 & 12This program isn't healthcare specific. Also it is an overnight program that introduces students to various business disciplines while also providing guidance and support for the college admissions processes.$200https://business.uc.edu/future-students/high-school/lindner-summer-institute.html
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UC Lindner College of BusinessLinder Business Immersion CampJuly 7-10Rising 12th graders4 day, 3 night Overnight program$350https://business.uc.edu/future-students/high-school/lindner-business-immersion-camp.html
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University of CincinnatiBiology Meets EngineeringJune 1-June 18ANY current high school studentNo feehttps://www.biologymeetsengineering.org/apply
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University of Cincinnati's Area Health Education Center (AHEC)AHEC Scholarsongoing / 2025 deadline to sign up as a scholar (Aug 29)College Level - College students should attend University of CincinnatiNo Costhttps://med.uc.edu/institutes/area-health-education-center/ahec-scholars
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