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Young Leaders in Health Care
Young Leaders in Health Care
Mission Statement:
Mission Statement:
Provide a forum for high school students to learn about the Health Care System and its breadth of career opportunities.
Mentor students in the act of leadership giving them tools to use in their daily life challenges.
Provide a service project to satisfy high school requirements and make a positive impact on the community.
Provide a venue for a student–run competition where each school presents a topic in line with the year’s goal.
Eligibility to apply for the Scripps Health HS Exploration Program (HSEP) 5-week Summer Internship.
HSEP 2026 Application Flyer with Information.pdfScripps Health High School Exploration Internship
Learn about the Scripps “World of Healing” through a five-week internship that can help you prepare for an exciting and rewarding career in health care.
Applications will be available January 6, 2026 - February 15, 2026
Internship Program Dates: June 15, 2026 - July 17, 2026
Interview Dates: Interviews will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams the week of March 9 - 13, 2026.
Program Orientation: Saturday, June 13, 2026 (mandatory)
Link to Application: 2026 HSEP Application Link
Link to Teacher Recommendation Form: Teacher Recommendation Form 2026 Scripps Health High School Exploration Internship Program – Fill out form
⬅️ For more information - Please see the 2026 flyer for details.
* Information may be subject to change.
Watch the video below, to hear from interns about their experience!
2025-2026 Meetings:
Meeting times 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm via Microsoft Teams
September 11, 2025
Andrew Accardi, MD - Emergency Medicine, Director of Quality
Benny Rummani, DO - Hospitalist
Scripps Hospital, Encinitas
October 9, 2025
"Vaping, Adolescent Development and Brain Health"
Kelly McCormick, Public Health Educator
San Dieguito Alliance for Drug Free Youth
November 13, 2025
Christopher Bo, MD, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Physiatrist
Scripps Health, Tri-City Medical Center Acute Rehabilitation Unit; The Neurology Group
December 11, 2025
Wendy Buchi, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Scripps, IGO Medial Group
January 8, 2026
Adam Isadore, MD
Vascular and Interventional Radiologist
February 12, 2026
Linda Olafson, MD, FAAFP, ABoIM
Board Certified in Integrative and Family Medicine
March 12, 2026
Joe Albert, PhD, former Associate Dean and Department Chair,
Organizational Leadership at Gonzaga University
Rebecca Burson, Psychiatrist, Physician
Alpenglow Mental Wellness, Founder, CEO
Flamelight Creative, Founder, CEO
April 9, 2026 - 6pm - 8pm (2 hours)
FINAL RESEARCH PROJECTS
Students must attend the virtual general meetings once each month. To be eligible for community service credit students must attend 4 general meetings and participate in the April meeting.
Eligibility to participate in the Scripps Health High School Exploration summer internship is based on attending general meetings and being actively involved in club activities.
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