Engaging Local Students in Hands-On Military Medical Training

Affiliation: Navy

Location: Naval Hospital Jacksonville, FL

Partners: Naval Hospital Jacksonville; Darnell-Cookman School of the Medical Arts

What They Did: Local high school students work alongside military medical professionals in a structured internship.

Key Results: Creates an annual early-career pipeline opportunity by giving local high school students hands-on exposure to military medical professions and healthcare career pathways.

Replication Takeaway: Partner military medical professionals with local schools to create recurring hands-on experiences, expose students to healthcare careers, and establish a pathway for continued mentoring or internships.