COPE Health Scholars
An opportunity to gain firsthand clinical experience
By partnering with COPE Health Scholars, MultiCare can offer an immersive experiential education program for aspiring health professionals.
Program locations include:
- Deaconess Hospital & Valley Hospital in Spokane, WA
- Allenmore Hospital & Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, WA
About the Health Scholar Program
We currently offer two types of programs:
The Health Scholars Program: For individuals 18 years and older who are interested in health care careers. Program participants range from current students enrolled in local 2-year or 4-year colleges and universities, individuals preparing for graduate-level education, or career changers seeking to gain experience and network.
The Junior Health Scholars Program: For high school students between the ages of 16-18.
As a Health Scholar, you will build firsthand experience in both clinical and administrative health care settings and become an integral part of the care delivery team. You will assist with basic comfort care for patients alongside nurses, physicians, and other members of the care delivery team. You will have exclusive opportunities to prepare yourself for a career in health care by learning the ins and outs of a variety of areas in the field.
Commitment
Scholars attend one 4-hour shift per week to complete 280 graduation hours and be awarded a certificate of completion from our academic partner, the University of Puget Sound. Each quarter, Scholars rotate to a new department where they assist staff with basic patient care and support with key initiatives targeted to enhance the patient experience.
Apply
All applicants will complete an online application, attend a virtual interview, and complete an initial 30 hours of in-person training, successfully passing two examinations before becoming Health Scholars. We accept applications year-round and program enrollment multiple times a year. See full program and application schedule. Ready to apply? Go to the online application.
Questions
You can learn more by visiting the program page on the COPE Health Scholars website or contact us at MultiCarePrograms@copehealthscholars.org.
About the Junior Health Scholar Program
The Junior Health Scholar program allows high school students between the ages of 16-18 observe how the patient care and administrative teams work together to deliver excellent care and to explore whether a career in health care is right for them. Junior Health Scholars also support with key initiatives focused at enhancing the patient experience.
Commitment
Most individuals complete the program in nine (9) months with a commitment of 4-hours per week. For those looking to complete the program faster, we offer a 6- month or 3-month option where they will receive priority shift selection.
Apply
All applicants will complete an online application, attend a virtual interview, complete an initial 24 hours of training, and successfully pass two entrance exams before becoming Junior Health Scholar. We accept applications and offer this program four times a year. See full program and application schedule. Ready to apply? Go to the online application.
Questions
You can learn more by visiting the program page on the COPE Health Scholars website or contact us at admissions@copehealthscholars.org.