09/07/2026
Meet the Health Scholars Program.
Designed for adults 18+ who want to explore healthcare through structured, hospital-based experiential learning, the Health Scholars Program from COPE Health Scholars helps turn classroom knowledge into real-world perspective.
In this complete program overview, discover:
• how Scholars prepare before beginning hospital shifts
• 280 verifiable hours of experiential learning
• hands-on patient care within trained and site-approved scope
• opportunities to experience multiple hospital departments
• mentorship and professional development
• Leadership opportunities
• the communication, teamwork and professionalism that develop through real healthcare environments
• how the experience can help Scholars better understand their interests and future direction in healthcare
No prior healthcare experience is required.
Exact activities, departments and opportunities vary by participating site, training, availability and approved scope.
And beyond the program details, hear a firsthand perspective from Aysan, Health Scholar alumni, on what the Health Scholars experience can mean.
Explore healthcare beyond the classroom.
Learn more about the Health Scholars Program at copehealthscholars.com