Interested in starting a career in the healthcare industry immediately upon graduating from high school?

The WVU Medicine MedEd program offers an exciting opportunity to students:

  • It’s free and open to juniors and seniors at Jefferson High School and Washington High School in Jefferson County, and Morgantown High School and University High School in Monongalia County.
  • There are limited spots available at each high school.
  • Successful applicants will choose a career path –
    • Laboratory Technician or Medical Assistant/Patient Care Technician in Jefferson County
    • Ambulatory Care Assistant or Sterile Processing Technician in Monongalia County
  • Students will take two courses during their junior and senior years.
  • Students will complete a PAID internship during the second semester of their senior year at WVU Medicine and have the opportunity to take a certification exam at the end of the program, as applicable.
  • Bus transportation to/from a WVU Medicine hospital will be provided.
  • Successful program participants will be considered for full-time employment at WVU Medicine after graduation.

To learn more, contact your high school counselor.

The MedEd program vision is to provide students with skills, hands-on training, and innovative mentoring experiences through community partnerships for career opportunities in West Virginia healthcare.

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