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Student Healthcare Leaders
Exploring careers in healthcare
Student Healthcare Leaders (SHL) gives high school students an introduction to the abundant and diverse career opportunities available in health care. This after-school program uses interactive explorations and panel discussions to help young people explore healthcare, become enlightened about what it includes, and engage with healthcare professionals.
Program details
This program is free for participants and takes place at Adventist Health Portland's hospital in southeast Portland. All students accepted receive a full scholarship to the program (uniform and supplies included).
A medical center is like a little city
Join Dr. Terry Johnsson as he explains why this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go behind the scenes of the healthcare world. Discover what it takes to be a leader in medicine — whether as a doctor, nurse, administrator, technician, or support staff.