We are at capacity for student requests at this time. We will resume accepting requests in mid-July 2024. With questions, please call the education department at (319) 352-4939.

Are you interested in pursuing a career in health care? You’ve come to the right place! We are committed to providing students with a positive educational experience that will help them prepare for a career in health care. Please review the possibilities below to determine which opportunity best suits your needs.

Medical Student and Resident Rotations

We coordinate rotations for medical students and residents. Housing is available for the duration and is reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

Resume required. Please email to:  Education2@WaverlyHealthCenter.org

You can also check availability or learn more by emailing the address above.

Internships

Internships provide experience and an opportunity for students to see how their education will translate into a career. An internship generally lasts weeks to months in time. Requests are accepted based on department availability. Upon your first day of at Waverly Health Center (WHC), documentation of the following vaccine history is required:

• 2 MMRs (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
• Hepatitis B series (series of 3) (for direct patient care staff or those working with bloodborne pathogens only)
• Tetanus (Td) or Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) (for direct patient care staff)
• Influenza (annual vaccine)
• History of any Tuberculosis (TB) skin test in the last 12 months
• History of chicken pox or vaccination

Please email any questions to:  Education2@WaverlyHealthCenter.org

Job Shadow

A job shadow is an observation, lasting less than 24 hours. Requests are accepted based on department availability.

Upon your first day at Waverly Health Center, documentation of the following vaccine history is required:

• 2 MMRs (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
• Hepatitis B series (series of 3) (for direct patient care staff or those working with bloodborne pathogens only)
• Tetanus (Td) or Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) (for direct patient care staff)
• Influenza (annual vaccine)
• History of any Tuberculosis (TB) skin test in the last 12 months
• History of chicken pox or vaccination

Please email any questions to:  Education2@WaverlyHealthCenter.org

VolunTeen Program

Perhaps you don’t qualify for job shadowing or an internship, but would still like to give your time. Volunteering is a great way to learn responsibility, give back to the community, and gain skills for future employment. You will learn firsthand what it is like to make a difference in the lives of our patients, visitors and staff. WHC offers a VolunTeen program for high school students ages 16 to 18. For more information to explore this opportunity, please contact Melinda Pitt at (319) 483-4076 or MPitt@WaverlyHealthCenter.org.