Healthcare Academy
2026 Healthcare Academy: High School Students
Are you interested in Healthcare?
Embark on the ultimate job shadow adventure this summer and explore careers in healthcare! Dive into a thrilling week of experiences at a bustling hospital, where you’ll be up close and personal with real doctors and nurses. Witness medicine in action, from life-saving procedures to everyday patient care, and learn directly from healthcare heroes. It’s not just shadowing—it’s a front-row ticket to discovering your potential in the medical field. Are you ready to step into the shoes of a healthcare professional and explore a future career alongside the experts? COMPLETELY FREE!
1 week of engaging front-row experiences in 8 different career fields, NO CLASSROOMS. REAL DOCTORS. REAL NURSES. REAL PATIENTS:
- Hospital In-Patient & ER
- Family Clinic – (split between a MD, APRN & Nurse)
- Laboratory
- Physical/ Occupational Therapy
- Radiology
- Social Services, Patient CareÂ
- Outpatient Specialty Clinic
- Surgery
Eligibility:
- Current Jackson County School Student. Public, Private, Home, Un-school are all accepted.Â
- Must have completed your Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior or Senior year by time Academy begins.
- Have to be available to attend ALL listed dates of program and orientation.
Applications for the 2026 session are closed.
