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Positive clinical experiences at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) develop practical skills, fosters empathy, and makes a meaningful impact on patients’ well-being, while also shaping your future careers as a health care professional.
At VMFH, we prioritize hands-on learning, practical skill development, and exposure to real-world health care experiences. Our dedicated teams exemplify our core values of compassion, inclusion, integrity, excellence, and collaboration, and we eagerly invite you to be a part of our mission.
To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:
- Your associated school must have an affiliation agreement for placement consideration
- The VMFH Student Placement team collaborates directly with school coordinators to find suitable placement opportunities
- Once placement is offered, completion of health and safety requirements are mandatory because we prioritize the health and safety of our patients, students and staff
Together we’re on a mission to ensure a healthier future for all, inspired by faith, driven by innovation and powered by our humanity.
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- High school job shadows
- Nursing students
- Allied health students
- Advanced practice students (Capstone projects only)
- Advanced practice students (clinical experiences only)
- Medical students or medical residents
- Volunteer services
Volunteer opportunities
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The volunteers at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health are instrumental in helping us to fulfill our mission of providing quality, compassionate health care. This year, our volunteers are on track to give over 50,000 hours in over 100 different areas—from nursing units and infusion centers, to improvement efforts and special events.
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The Student Healthcare Career Exploration Program provides middle and high school students with an opportunity to gain first-hand exposure to the healthcare field through structured observation and hands-on learning experiences.
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We look forward to having you as a student here at VMFH! Your contributions will have a direct impact on our patients' experience. Our teams are eager to show you how we embody our core values of compassion, including, integrity, excellence, and collaboration. The Student Placement Team serves as the liaison between schools, students, and our facilities.
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If you are seeking placement as an advanced practice student, please contact: msostudents@commonspirit.org
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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health offers observerships and clerkship experiences for all levels of training in a variety of fields, and at many of our Virginia Mason Franciscan Health sites. Only currently enrolled students will be considered.
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- Burien – St. Anne Hospital
- Enumclaw – St. Elizabeth Hospital
- Federal Way – St. Francis Hospital
- Gig Harbor – St. Anthony Hospital
- Lakewood – St. Clare Hospital
- Silverdale – St. Michael Medical Center
- Tacoma – St. Joseph Medical Center | Rehabilitation Hospital
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Are you ready to begin a fulfilling career in health care? At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH), we believe in breaking down barriers to create inclusive, supportive opportunities for everyone.