Clinical & Shadow Students
Northern Regional Hospital is proud to welcome Clinical and Shadow Students.
Learn More About Our Student Programs
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Must be 16 years old
- Observation only
- 40 hours per year maximum
- Clinical Experiences
- Must be enrolled in a high school or college course that requires clinical experience
- Must meet program guidelines
- Hands-on Training
- Hours based on program guidelines
- Emergency Department
- Med-Surg Unit
- Critical Care
- Surgical Services
- Birthing Center
- Skilled Nursing Unit
- Laboratory
- Imaging Services
- Respiratory Care
- Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech, and Cardiac Rehab)
- Family Medicine
- OBGYN
- General Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Human Resources
- Health Information Management
- Financial Services
- Patient Access
- Information Systems
- Plant Operations
- Dining Services
- Environmental Services
- Receiving / Storeroom
Required Documents:
- Signed Affiliation Agreement if not already on file
- See Education Downloads below. Return answer sheet and signed forms.
Clearance: Once packet is received, it will be reviewed and the school will be notified whether the student is cleared to begin clinical rotation.
Camp Med
Applications Closed for 2026
Program Overview
This program is designed to identify, recruit, educate and prepare high school students for careers in health professions. Camp activities include presentations, tours/ observations and clinical experiences.
Who Should Participate
Current ninth through twelfth-grade high school students who have an interest in health careers and the academic potential for a career in the health sciences.
Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe roles and responsibilities, career outlooks, salary ranges, educational preparation and credentialing of select health professions.
- Observe state-of-the-art technology, equipment and procedures used in various health professions.
- Develop an understanding of the healthcare delivery system and the principles of medical ethics and safety.
- Develop effective skills of personal development in areas such as peer relations, teamwork, stress management and leadership.
- Experience a learning environment which integrates school life with the adult world of work.
- Meet healthcare practitioners and health profession students who share common health career goals.
- Explain what medical cultural competency is and why it is a critical component of the healthcare delivery system.
Applicant Requirements
- Only a current freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior for the 2025-2026 school year may participate
- Must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average
- Complete a letter of interest outlining your career goals and why you want to participate in Camp Med
- Complete the application process
For More Information:
Tina Beasley
336-783-8196
tbeasley@wearenorthern.org
Dan Combs
336-783-8199
dcombs@wearenorthern.org
Provided by: Northwest Area Health Education Center (AHEC), a program of Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and part of the NC AHEC System.
Junior Volunteers
Applications Closed for 2026
Our Junior Volunteers graciously commit their time and effort to serve our hospital and patients by helping the professional staff provide quality care. A Junior Volunteer’s commitment is important to the individuals they serve and to the community as a whole. While donating your time and efforts to our hospital, you will have the opportunity to see firsthand how a hospital operates. Hospital volunteer work also offers career exploration and learning opportunities. The skills that Junior Volunteers acquire through hospital work can be beneficial in future careers or educational endeavors. Please visit our Junior Volunteers page to learn more.
For More Information:
Tina Beasley
336-783-8196
tbeasley@wearenorthern.org
