Student Opportunities

Learn About Medical Careers Alongside Professionals

Meadville Medical Center welcomes students interested in job shadowing or completing an internship, but asks that candidates familiarize themselves with requirements and exclusions listed below before applying with Human Resources. Required paperwork and clearances may also affect a tentative start date.

Please note that both job shadowing and internships are unpaid and for experience only.

Job Shadowing

Observational-only opportunity with maximum of 8 hours total​

Job shadowing opportunities allow high school students and adults interested in pursuing a health care career an opportunity to observe aspects of patient care and the operations of a hospital. If job shadowing is needed to fulfill a senior project, application requirements are reflected below. There is no required orientation for job shadowing.

Rules and Requirements

  • Students should be at least entering their junior year in high school.
  • Job shadow experiences will be limited to two. For additional requests or extended visits, the volunteer program will be offered as an option.
  • Students must wear appropriate attire consistent with the MMC dress code (note other requirements regarding jewelry, hairstyles, and hygiene).

Patient Care and Confidentiality

  • Participants will not touch a patient in any way, be left alone at any time with a patient, or participate in the care of the patient.
  • Suitable conduct that is professional and does not interfere with patient care must be observed.
  • Confidentiality must be maintained at all times, and no information is to be shared with any person about the observations or aspects of care of the patients.

Excluded Departments

Departments prohibited from job shadowing include:
  • Cardiac Cath Lab
  • GI Lab
  • Emergency Department
  • Inpatient Mental Health (IPMH)
  • New Life Unit
  • Operating Room
  • Special Procedure Room
  • Stepping Stones
  • Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute (YGBOI)
  • Other areas as deemed inappropriate

Internship Program

Practical experience with hours set by department manager

Internships at Meadville Medical Center provide students with practical experiences in their field of study while earning credit toward a particular degree. No-credit internships are also an option.

To be placed in an internship at Meadville Medical Center, the student will need to contact the department manager/supervisor about completing an internship in that respective department. It is then up to the department manager to determine if the student is needed in their department at that time, and if so, the student will be placed with the appropriate department(s) once the manager has agreed to accept the student.

Some interns have remained with MMC immediately after their internship ends as part- or full-time employees. However, interns are not automatically offered a position at the end of the internship, and must go through the MMC hiring process if interested in an employment opportunity.

Required Tests and Clearances

Once a manger accepts the student for placement, the student must be cleared by Human Resources. The student will need to submit all required documentation, vaccination records, 2-step TB test results, and clearances to Human Resources.

Often these requirements take a couple of weeks to complete, so please reach to Human Resources as soon as possible to ensure you can start you internship on time!

*Applicants can utilize IdentoGo on Chestnut Street in Meadville. Additional costs will be required.

Testimonials from MMC Interns

During my internship with WIC, I was able to take what I was actively learning in the classroom about public health and health equity and apply it to real world situations. I was able to learn about what a wonderful resource WIC is for families, as well as about so many other resources offered in the community. My internship also provided me with skills that will carry over to any role I have in the future.
Eva DillamanWIC (Women, Infants & Children)
Eva Dillaman, WIC
My experience as an MMC intern has helped show me the importance of communications, my major, in the medical industry as well as give me an understanding of how I will apply my studies to a future career. I loved getting to know and work with the team at the Foundation and the opportunity to apply real-world skills of media creation, strategic communications, and the use of comparative research in the industry.
Maya AlizzeoMMC Foundation and Marketing
Maya Alizzeo, Marketing Intern
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How to Apply

Interested applicants should reach out to Human Resources using the form below. Remember: required paperwork must be turned in at least 2 weeks before your tentative start date!
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Meadville Medical Center Employee Benefits

Insurance and Support

  • Health, dental, vision and prescription insurance*
  • Hinge Health: a digital clinic for joint and muscle pain
  • AFLAC supplemental insurance**
  • Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance**
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (counseling/mental health)


* Our insurance offers low cost share and low deductibles
**Available to purchase

Retirement and Vacation

  • Pension – 401a defined contribution retirement plan
  • 403B match program
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
 

Perks

  • Free parking
  • Free onsite gym
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employer-provided MARC membership
  • Discounts to YMCA
  • Various local discounts
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