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    • Sentara Pathways to Possibilities gives individuals the opportunity to learn and gain experience in real-world scenarios through community, networking and career exploration. Our goal is to help nurture, empower and prepare the next generation for their future in healthcare. With opportunities for middle schoolers through adults, students get hands-on experience through healthcare internships, fellowships, practicums, job shadowing and tours. Browse our healthcare career programs below to find the best one for you.

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    High school programs

    College and graduate programs

    Adult programs

    Programs for all ages

    Middle school programs

    The Sentara Health Career Camp, part of Sentara Pathways to Possibilities, is a free, week-long healthcare career exploration program for rising 8th and 9th grade students who are interested in learning about careers in healthcare. Through hands-on activities, interactive learning and exposure to healthcare professionals, students explore a variety of clinical and non-clinical healthcare careers, including nursing, medicine, pharmacy, emergency services, imaging, physical therapy, healthcare administration and more.

    All eligible applications are reviewed and considered. Transportation may be available through certain partner schools. Students who do not have access to school-provided transportation are responsible for arranging transportation to and from camp each day. Space is limited, and selection is based on the completed application and required supporting information.

    Eligibility: Students must be at least 13 years old to participate.

    High school programs

    The Sentara Junior Volunteer Program provides high-school students with hands-on experience in a healthcare setting while supporting staff, patients and visitors. 

    The Sentara Youth Mentoring Program, part of Sentara Pathways to Possibilities, is a six-month healthcare mentoring program designed exclusively for high school students who are alumni of the Sentara Health Career Camp.

    The program connects students with Sentara healthcare professionals who provide mentorship, encouragement and real-world insight into healthcare careers. Through one-on-one mentoring and structured learning opportunities, students build on their Career Camp experience while exploring their interests, developing professional skills and gaining a better understanding of pathways to careers in healthcare.

    The Sentara Youth Mentoring Program is one part of Sentara’s broader commitment to helping young people explore healthcare careers, build meaningful professional connections and develop pathways from education to the healthcare workforce.

    Eligibility: Participation is limited to current high school students who have previously completed the Sentara Health Career Camp.

    The Sentara Regional Youth Summit is a community-based experience designed to help high school students see what is possible in healthcare. Hosted in partnership with local schools, colleges and community organizations, each summit brings career discovery directly to the communities we serve. Students engage in hands-on experiences, career panels, networking and conversations with healthcare professionals representing both traditional and lesser-known roles across the healthcare industry. The summit also introduces students to education, training and other resources that can help them begin planning for their future.

    Each Regional Youth Summit is tailored to the local community and helps students expand their knowledge of healthcare careers, grow their professional networks and explore pathways into the healthcare workforce. The Sentara Regional Youth Summit is part of Sentara’s broader pipeline development in efforts to increase awareness of healthcare careers and provide students with meaningful opportunities to explore their future.

    Location: Various locations

    The Kreuger Medical Scholars Program is an immersive experience designed to create a lifelong passion for healing and service. This program provides exceptional students with the unique opportunity to explore the medical field through shadowing, mentorship, skill development and healthcare networking.

    College and graduate programs

    The Sentara Administrative Fellowship program is designed for high potential master’s prepared students and recent graduates interested in pursuing leadership careers in healthcare. In this two-year program, fellows are hired to gain hands-on experience through project-based assignments, strategic initiatives and exposure to senior leaders and innovative healthcare operations.

    Sentara’s nonclinical internship program provides paid, real‑world experiences for students aged 18 and older who are enrolled in higher education programs. Nonclinical roles do not involve direct patient care and typically focus on areas such as business operations, administration, project management, data analysis, communications and other professional functions. Interns contribute to meaningful projects, develop professional skills, expand their networks and explore potential career paths while gaining experience in a healthcare setting.

    Students enrolled in healthcare and related academic programs may complete required practicums, externships and clinical rotations at Sentara. An active affiliation agreement between the student's school and Sentara is required. 
      
    These unpaid academic credit experiences provide supervised, hands‑on learning in real‑world care settings while supporting academic and licensure requirements. Placements are coordinated at the facility or department level and are dependent on capacity and program needs. Schools and academic program representatives are encouraged to contact their desired Sentara facility directly to inquire about potential opportunities.

    • This is an ongoing program held at various Sentara locations. 
    • To verify whether a school has an active affiliation agreement, or for school representatives interested in establishing an agreement, please contact pathways@sentara.com. 
    • Learn more by contacting the facility of interest directly.
    • Placement availability varies by location, discipline, and department needs.
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    Sentara Health offers three outstanding Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy residency programs throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia along with a PGY2 Informatics residency program based in Virginia Beach, VA. Our programs are ASHP-accredited, 12-month residencies in an integrated healthcare facility, designed to expand knowledge base and expertise in the provision of pharmaceutical care.

    Adult programs

    Sentara partners with the Military SkillBridge program to offer internship opportunities for active-duty service members transitioning to civilian careers. Through SkillBridge, participants gain valuable work experience while continuing to receive military pay and benefits. The program is open to service members from all military branches. Command approval is required. Internships typically last three to six months, with a maximum of 180 days. While full-time employment is not guaranteed, successful interns may be considered for permanent roles.

    Programs for multiple age groups

    Designed for high school and post-secondary students, this program engages teens in hands-on activities with healthcare professionals to spark interest in health careers and develop leadership skills.

    Job shadowing and tours provide students with a behind-the-scenes look at healthcare careers at Sentara. These unpaid, short-term, observational experiences allow students to explore roles, ask questions, and gain insight into day-to-day work in a healthcare setting. Opportunities are coordinated at the department or facility level. Students are encouraged to contact their desired location directly to explore availability.

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    For questions or more information about our healthcare career programs not addressed on this page, email us at pathways@sentara.com, or fill out our contact form by clicking the button below.
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