If you're interested in a career in health care, CoxHealth Medical Explorers is a great way to learn what it takes.

Medical Explorers Post 229 started in November 1968 as the first medical exploring post in the United States. The CoxHealth Medical Explorers program is a rewarding, non-traditional educational avenue for students ages 15 to 20 trying to decide if a health care career fits into their future. Explorers may begin their program in September, January and April. All qualifications must be met to be eligible for this exclusive, high-quality program.

Program Requirements

Registration form
Permission form (ages 15 to 17 only)
Background screening authorization form (ages 18+ only)
Copy of current grade record demonstrating a minimum 3.0 GPA from an accredited school program
Letter of recommendation from a counselor, teacher, coach, principal, etc. (not a relative)
Complete immunization record

Meetings 

Springfield

Explorers are required to attend monthly membership meetings held on the third Tuesday of the month. Meetings begin at 6 p.m. and are held at Cox Medical Center South in Foster Auditorium unless otherwise noted. Meetings are conducted by the Medical Explorer coordinator and feature educational presentations by health care professionals – from Cox Air Care and emergency services to nursing and surgery.

Meeting space is limited and reserved for Medical Explorers. Parents/guardians/friends may remain on campus during Explorer meetings/rotations but are asked to please wait in public areas such as the lobby or cafeteria. For the safety of our patients and program participants, accompanying an Explorer on unit rotations is not allowed.

Branson

Explorers are required to attend monthly membership meetings held on the fourth Monday of the month. Meetings are conducted by the Medical Explorer coordinator and feature educational presentations by health care professionals.

Meeting space is limited and reserved for Medical Explorers. Parents/guardians/friends may remain on campus during Explorer meetings/rotations but are asked to please wait in public areas such as the lobby or cafeteria. For the safety of our patients and program participants, accompanying an Explorer on unit rotations is not allowed.

For additional questions regarding the Branson Medical Explorer program, please contact mike.brown@coxhealth.com

Monett

Explorers are required to attend monthly membership meetings held on the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. in the clubhouse. Meetings are conducted by the Medical Explorer coordinator and feature educational presentations by health care professionals.

Meeting space is limited and reserved for Medical Explorers. Parents, guardians, and friends may remain on campus during Explorer meetings and rotations but are asked to please wait in public areas such as the lobby or cafeteria. For the safety of our patients and program participants, accompanying an Explorer on unit rotations is not allowed.

For additional questions regarding the Monett Medical Explorer program, please contact angela.long@coxhealth.com.

If you do not qualify for the Medical Explorers program but would like to volunteer at CoxHealth, please call 417-269-4157.