Pre-Med

Clinical volunteering by state

💡 Pro tip: Even if a specific program is full, contact your nearest hospital's Volunteer Services department directly — most hospitals have teen programs not widely advertised online. Also check volunteermatch.org, prehealthshadowing.com, and teleshadowing.com for virtual options available in every state.

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🗺️ Alabama 3 programs

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🗺️ Alaska 2 programs

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🗺️ Arizona 5 programs

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HonorHealth Summer Teen Program

Scottsdale, AZ

Open to AZ students who will be juniors or seniors. Must be 15+ at start of program.

Ages 15+ Summer

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Banner Health

Statewide, AZ

Multiple hospital locations across Arizona with teen volunteer programs.

High School Year-round

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Phoenix Children's Hospital

Phoenix, AZ

Arizona's largest children's hospital with an active teen volunteer program.

Ages 14+ Summer

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Mayo Clinic — High School Volunteer Program

Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ

Mayo Clinic's 8-week summer program for ages 15–17. Volunteers assist with patient preparation, wayfinding, and clerical support at the Phoenix and Scottsdale campuses. Also check out the Mayo Clinic CARES pathway program for AZ high school students.

Ages 15–17 Summer

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Mayo Clinic CARES Program

Scottsdale, AZ

Exclusive pathway program for Arizona high school students at Mayo Clinic. Exposes students to the full spectrum of healthcare careers through guided learning and networking with professionals. Highly competitive — applications open January each year.

High School Summer

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🗺️ Arkansas 2 programs

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🗺️ California 6 programs

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Cedars-Sinai Teen Volunteer Program

Los Angeles, CA

One of the most competitive teen programs in the country. Clinical or clerical track. 100-hour commitment. Applications open Dec 1.

Ages 14–18 Summer

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UCLA Health

Los Angeles, CA

Patient transport (great clinical exposure), wayfinding, and mail delivery. Shifts 7 days/week.

High School Year-round

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UCSF Medical Center

San Francisco, CA

Teen volunteer opportunities at one of the nation's top medical centers.

High School Year-round

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Stanford Health Care

Palo Alto, CA

Teen volunteer opportunities at one of the world's leading academic medical centers.

Ages 15+ Year-round

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City of Hope Cancer Center

Duarte, CA

NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Volunteer opportunities for teens in one of the nation's leading cancer research and treatment institutions.

Ages 16+ Year-round

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Salk Institute for Biological Studies

La Jolla, CA

World-renowned research institute. High school student research internship programs available for motivated students interested in biomedical sciences.

Ages 16+ Summer

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🗺️ Colorado 3 programs

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🗺️ Connecticut 3 programs

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🗺️ Delaware 2 programs

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🗺️ Florida 5 programs

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AdventHealth

Statewide, FL

One of Florida's largest hospital systems with teen volunteer programs at multiple campuses.

Ages 15+ Year-round

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All Children's Hospital (Johns Hopkins)

St. Petersburg, FL

Teen volunteer program at a top-ranked children's hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins.

High School Summer

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Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Miami, FL

South Florida's only freestanding children's hospital with an active teen volunteer program.

Ages 14+ Year-round

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Mayo Clinic Florida — Volunteer Program

Jacksonville, FL

Mayo Clinic's Jacksonville campus offers volunteer opportunities to support world-class patient care. One of only three Mayo Clinic campuses in the country — exceptional exposure for pre-med students.

Ages 16+ Year-round

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H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center

Tampa, FL

NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and Florida's only freestanding cancer hospital. Volunteer opportunities for teens in patient support and research exposure.

Ages 16+ Year-round

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🗺️ Georgia 3 programs

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🗺️ Hawaii 2 programs

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🗺️ Idaho 2 programs

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🗺️ Illinois 4 programs

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🗺️ Indiana 3 programs

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🗺️ Iowa 3 programs

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🗺️ Kansas 3 programs

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🗺️ Kentucky 2 programs

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🗺️ Louisiana 3 programs

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🗺️ Maine 2 programs

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🗺️ Maryland 5 programs

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Johns Hopkins Hospital

Baltimore, MD

One of the world's most renowned medical institutions. Teen volunteer and shadowing programs available.

Ages 15+ Summer

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Sinai Hospital (LifeBridge Health)

Baltimore, MD

80-hour summer program for high school students. Includes shadowing opportunities and interviews.

High School Summer

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University of Maryland Medical System

Baltimore, MD

Academic medical center with structured volunteer programs for students pursuing healthcare careers.

Ages 16+ Year-round

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NIH Clinical Center — Volunteer Services

Bethesda, MD

America's research hospital at the National Institutes of Health. Volunteer at the world's most advanced clinical research center. Ages 16+, requires application and interview. An extraordinary pre-med opportunity.

Ages 16+ Year-round

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Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center

Washington D.C. (near MD)

NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center offering a Summer Research Volunteer Program for high school and undergrad students. Work directly with cancer researchers.

High School Summer

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🗺️ Massachusetts 4 programs

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🗺️ Michigan 3 programs

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🗺️ Minnesota 2 programs

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🗺️ Mississippi 2 programs

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🗺️ Missouri 3 programs

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🗺️ Montana 2 programs

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🗺️ Nebraska 3 programs

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🗺️ Nevada 2 programs

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🗺️ New Hampshire 3 programs

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🗺️ New Jersey 3 programs

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🗺️ New Mexico 2 programs

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🗺️ New York 5 programs

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

New York City, NY

One of the nation's top hospitals. Highly competitive. Multiple campuses across NYC.

Ages 15+ Summer

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NYC Health + Hospitals

New York City, NY

NYC's public hospital system with 11 hospitals across all 5 boroughs. Teen programs citywide.

High School Year-round

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Montefiore Medical Center

Bronx, NY

Leading Bronx academic medical center with teen volunteer programs.

Ages 15+ Year-round

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York City, NY

The world's oldest and largest private cancer center. High school students can volunteer year-round AND apply for the competitive 8-week Summer Student Research Program (HS juniors within 25 miles of NYC). Exceptional credential.

High School Summer + Year-round

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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Buffalo, NY

NCI-designated cancer center in Western NY. Volunteer and student research programs for high schoolers interested in oncology.

Ages 16+ Year-round

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🗺️ North Carolina 5 programs

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Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

Charlotte, NC

Comprehensive Summer Teen Program ages 15–18. Includes learning sessions with healthcare professionals.

Ages 15–18 Summer

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Duke Health

Durham, NC

Teen volunteer opportunities at one of the South's premier academic medical centers.

Ages 15+ Year-round

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UNC Health

Chapel Hill, NC

University of North Carolina's academic medical center with teen volunteer programs.

High School Year-round

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Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM)

Winston-Salem, NC

World leader in regenerative medicine. Summer Research Exposure Program for ages 16–18 (4 weeks, in-person). Also offers a 1-week Virtual Academy for ages 14–18. Applications open Feb 15 each year.

Ages 16–18 Summer

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Duke Cancer Institute

Durham, NC

NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. High school student volunteer and outreach programs at one of the South's premier cancer research institutions.

Ages 16+ Year-round

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🗺️ North Dakota 2 programs

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🗺️ Ohio 5 programs

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Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, OH

World-renowned medical center ranked #2 in the US. Teen volunteer opportunities in clinical and patient support roles.

Ages 16+ Year-round

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Nationwide Children's Hospital

Columbus, OH

One of the nation's top children's hospitals. Teen volunteer program with exceptional pediatric exposure.

Ages 14+ Summer

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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati, OH

Consistently ranked #1 children's hospital in the US. Competitive teen volunteer program.

Ages 14+ Summer

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The James Cancer Hospital (Ohio State)

Columbus, OH

One of the nation's top NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers. Teen volunteer program at Ohio State's cancer hospital — exceptional clinical and research exposure.

Ages 16+ Year-round

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Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Cleveland, OH

NCI-designated cancer center spanning Case Western Reserve, Cleveland Clinic, and University Hospitals. Student research and volunteer programs for teens.

Ages 16+ Summer

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🗺️ Oklahoma 2 programs

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🗺️ Oregon 3 programs

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🗺️ Pennsylvania 5 programs

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Pennsylvania Hospital (Penn Medicine)

Philadelphia, PA

Student Ambassador Program for ages 14–17 each summer. Also offers Pre-Health Pals mentorship. 2026 program closed — check for 2027.

Ages 14–17 Summer

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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)

Philadelphia, PA

One of the nation's top children's hospitals. Competitive teen program — apply early.

Ages 14+ Summer

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UPMC

Pittsburgh, PA

One of the largest health systems in the US. Teen programs at multiple Pittsburgh-area hospitals.

Ages 15+ Year-round

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Abramson Cancer Center (Penn Medicine)

Philadelphia, PA

NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center at Penn Medicine. Volunteer and student exposure programs for high schoolers interested in oncology and cancer research.

Ages 16+ Summer

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Wistar Institute

Philadelphia, PA

One of the world's leading biomedical research institutes. High school student research programs for motivated students interested in cancer biology and immunology.

Ages 16+ Summer

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🗺️ Rhode Island 2 programs

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🗺️ South Carolina 3 programs

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🗺️ South Dakota 2 programs

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🗺️ Tennessee 3 programs

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🗺️ Texas 5 programs

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Texas Health Resources Junior Volunteer

DFW area, TX

Junior Volunteer Program runs summer months at multiple DFW hospitals with patient care area exposure.

High School Summer

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Texas Children's Hospital

Houston, TX

The world's largest children's hospital. Very competitive teen program in Houston.

Ages 14+ Summer

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San Antonio Regional Hospital

San Antonio, TX

Junior Volunteer Program for rising 9th–12th graders ages 15+. Applications open June 1 each year.

Ages 15+ Summer

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MD Anderson Cancer Center — Teen Volunteer Program

Houston, TX

The world's largest cancer center. Teen Volunteer Leadership in Cancer Care Program for ages 15–18. Support patients and families while gaining exposure to healthcare careers. Also offers a Summer Research Experience for advanced students.

Ages 15–18 Year-round

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Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

One of the nation's top medical schools. High school student programs including research internships in the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world.

Ages 16+ Summer

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🗺️ Utah 3 programs

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🗺️ Vermont 2 programs

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🗺️ Virginia 4 programs

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🗺️ Washington 4 programs

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🗺️ West Virginia 2 programs

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🗺️ Wisconsin 4 programs

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🗺️ Wyoming 2 programs

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