The Pre-professional Program at Ascension Via Christi Manhattan is designed for students to shadow various departments within the hospital. Whether you need shadowing experience for a degree program or you want to find out more about working in healthcare, Ascension Via Christi Hospital can provide an educational experience for students.
For more information, contact the Pre-professional Program Office at preprofessionalprogrammhk@ascension.org
Students must be a minimum of 16 years of age to apply.
You must be willing to provide two references who are not relatives or roommates, and who you have known for at least two years; employer, minister, counselor, etc.
Please complete the application completely. ALL requested documents must be uploaded before your application will be reviewed.
You will be contacted once a Pre-Professional student shadow opportunity has been identified, and your application is reviewed. **Please do not submit duplicate applications.**
The following immunization records must be attached before your application will be reviewed. Incomplete applications are not maintained and you will have to reapply.
- Two (2) MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) and/or an established positive titer showing immunity
- Two (2) Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccinations and/or an established positive titer showing immunity
- Tdap vaccination at age 11 years or older
- Current TB (Tuberculosis) test result within the past year
- Current year’s influenza vaccination (only required between the months of October and March of each year)
Apply to the Pre-professional Program
