The SCRUBS mentoring program is the best way to begin exploration in health careers.
“SCRUBS” is an acronym for: Students Can Really Use Bedside Skills. Our program was named by the first group of students who joined our mentoring program. Many students who attended past SCRUBS programs are now working as professional healthcare employees at Roper St. Francis Healthcare.
SCRUBS Mentoring Program
The SCRUBS Mentoring program allows students on medical career tracks the opportunity to work along with staff at the bedside in a mentored role. The program is designed for pre-nursing, MD and PA career track students. Download details and application instructions for the SCRUBS Mentoring program. The SCRUBS Mentoring Program is popular and often operates at capacity. Applicants are interviewed and accepted when there is an opening in the program. The applicant (not parent) may email their anticipated career track and available interview time to the requested facility.
Candidates apply and are processed primarily through the Volunteer Departments at Roper Hospital and Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital. Processing includes an interview, application, background checks, two step TB test, immunization documentation, reference letter and attendance at a scheduled Volunteer Orientation session. Most participants are college level pre-med/nursing students. Minimum age is 16. Second career applicants are welcome. Students completing 32 hours of mentoring earn a certificate of completion.