CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center - Healthcare Exploration Program

St. Vincent Hospital Foundationâ€™s Healthcare Exploration Program (HEP) is an extraordinary opportunity at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center for a small, highly motivated, diverse group of high school students to expand and develop their interests in health care. In a rigorous, professional environment, students observe staff in more than 30 different departments. With patient permission, students observe surgery in the operating room, care in rehabilitation and patient care in other departments. Students also learn about the pharmacy, labs and various administrative and non-clinical areas.

What is it?

St. Vincent Hospital Foundation’s Healthcare Exploration Program (HEP) is an extraordinary opportunity at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center for a small, highly motivated, diverse group of high school students to expand and develop their interests in health care. In a rigorous, professional environment, students observe staff in more than 30 different departments. With patient permission, students observe surgery in the operating room, care in rehabilitation and patient care in other departments. Students also learn about the pharmacy, labs and various administrative and non-clinical areas.

Who is it for?

Santa Fe County students with an interest in health care.

Why do they do it?

Encouraging students to develop their interests in health care enriches their lives and supports a highly skilled workforce in local communities.

Impact

At least 30 HEP alumni in college plan to pursue a career in health care as a physician, nurse or other clinical provider.

Contact: Gina Hayes
HEP Coordinator
Telephone: 505-913-4995
Email: gina.hayes@stvin.org

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