Salinas Valley Memorial offers a variety of programs geared toward students of all ages that exposes them to various areas of healthcare. These are outstanding opportunities for students to experience what it is like to work inside a hospital. If you would like to learn more about the programs listed below or are interested in enrolling your student, please call 755-0772 or email volunteer@svmh.com.
Career Pathway Program for Teens
This program has been in place for over 25 years and serves 75-100 students annually. The pathways available to students are: business, retail mangement, and clinical services. Learn More
Medical Adventure Camp
This camp provides 10-12 year olds with the opportunity to learn about Medicine in a fun format. The program is held at the hospital and includes presentations on Nutrition, Physiology, Laboratory, Physical Therapy, Forensic Medicine, Infection Control, etc. Field trips include the Tech Museum, Hyperbaric Chamber, and US Coast Guard. Learn More
Summer Health Institute
This is a Health Education program offering 20 high school students paid Internships that include 100 hours of classroom presentations and field trips along with 60 hours of internship. Learn More
First Year of Educator's Institute
Hosted 15 Health Academy and Health Occupation Teachers Presentations and day of job shadowing to better understand career opportunities.
Junior Achievement Program
Four years of hospital participation. Roosevelt Elementary School Three years of hosting Middle School for Ground Hog Day event.
Medical History Museum Tours
Inner Active tours for 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades. We see approximately 600 students per year. These tours provide young students with their first introduction to Medical Science.
R.O.P. (Mission Trails Regional Occupation Program)
We host 45 high school students a semester through the Health Occupations and the Physical Therapy Assistant Program.