Registration now open for Medical Explorers in Springfield

Medical Explorers, a longtime tradition at CoxHealth, offers young adults the chance to see if a career in the health care industry is right for them – and registration for the next chance to participate is going on now.

The program is open to students ages 15 to 20, and gives them the opportunity to shadow and interact with providers across the field. While it is still being conducted virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students typically shadow shifts in various departments, including Pediatric Urgent Care, Surgery, Radiology and nursing units. Monthly meetings also introduce students to a variety of health topics, such as air care, emergency services and nursing.

CoxHealth has Medical Explorers posts in both Springfield and Branson. The Springfield post, which began in 1968, is one of the oldest and largest in the United States.

In Springfield, applications will be accepted for the upcoming session until Dec. 31. Applications for the program at Cox Branson will be available online starting Dec. 28, and will be accepted until Feb. 3 at noon.

For more information about the program or to apply, click here.