What Is the Hospital Residency Program?
Are you a high school junior thinking about a career in healthcare? Do you want real-world experience in a hospital setting before you graduate? Rice Community Health is excited to offer an incredible opportunity for students entering their senior year this fall — a Hospital Residency Program designed to provide a hands-on look into the medical field.
This six-week summer program gives students the chance to shadow healthcare professionals, observe patient care, and explore different medical specialties — all within a supportive, real-world environment.
From surgery to radiology, respiratory therapy to rural health, students will rotate through a variety of departments, including
- Nursing
- Radiology
- Rehab
- Surgery
- Respiratory Therapy
- Information Systems
- Lab
- Dietary
- Environmental Services
- Central Supply
- Health Information Management
- Community Health Workers
- Lyons Family Care
- Sterling Family Care
- And more!
One standout student will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship based on their end-of-program presentation.
Who Can Apply: Current high school juniors entering 12th grade
Requirements: Strong interest in healthcare, professionalism, and confidential
Duration: 6 weeks, 8-hour days
Dates:
June 3–5, 10–12, 17–19, 24–26
July 8–10, 15–17
Location: Rice Community Hospital, Lyons Family Care, and Sterling Family Care
Attendance: Must attend at least 90% (16 days) of the program
How to Apply:
To be considered, students must submit the following by April 17, 2025:
- A completed resume, including a statement of interest and career aspirations
- A letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor
Email your application to [email protected] or mail it to:
Rice Community Health
Attn: Molly Schultz
619 South Clark
Lyons, KS 67554
Finalists will be contacted for an interview with our advisory panel.
We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our hospital for this exciting educational opportunity.
If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact Molly Schultz, RN/BSN, Employee Health Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist directly at 620-257-5173, EXT 712 or [email protected].
