These entry-level roles are directly involved in caring for patients.
Student Career Opportunities
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- Student Career Opportunities
Are you a student or recent graduate considering a career in health care but don’t know where to start? For many students, getting a head start on career goals can mean juggling after-school activities, homework and other commitments. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) offers a range of opportunities for students, from part-time opportunities to educational programs to volunteering. Whether you’re interested in clinical, nonclinical or administrative roles, LVHN is here to help kick-start your future in health care.
Career development programs for students
Health Care Futures Program
If you dream of becoming a health care professional or are interested in learning more about career opportunities in health care, our Health Care Futures Program is for you. Spend time in three different hospital departments to learn what a career in health care is like.
Summer Intern Program
Our Summer Intern Program provides college-age students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year an immersive internship experience. For eight weeks, an intern will join a department at LVHN, from informatics to marketing and beyond, to learn, network and gain valuable real-world experience at the region’s health care provider of choice. (Note: applications are currently closed for summer 2025)
Research Scholar Program
If you’re enrolled in an undergraduate program, gain valuable experience as a research scholar. The Research Scholar Program provides structured educational research opportunities involving a combination of research, professional and clinical observations.