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Students & Early Careers

Start Your Healthcare Career at MLKCH

At MLK Community Healthcare, students and early-career professionals can gain meaningful experience, build new skills and learn more about the many roles that contribute to high-quality care in South Los Angeles.

Explore programs designed to help you learn, grow and take the next step toward a career in healthcare.

COPE Health Scholars

MLKCH creates opportunities for students and community members to explore healthcare careers through hands-on learning, internships and mentorship. Through a partnership with COPE Health Solutions, MLKCH participates in the Health Scholar and Care Navigator programs, which provide experiential learning opportunities in healthcare settings.

Learn more

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Career Fellows High School Internship Program

MLK Community Healthcare offers local high school students an opportunity to explore careers in healthcare through Career Fellows, our 7-week summer internship program. Students will be paired with a mentor and have opportunities to work alongside and observe MLKCH doctors, nurses and staff.

Learn more about the Career Fellows program here

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Looking for Early-Career Nursing Opportunities?

New and recent nursing graduates can learn more about our RN New Graduate Residency Program and other nursing career development opportunities.