At Health Sciences High, preparing students for real-world success is at the heart of our mission. One of the most transformative opportunities we offer is the Sharp HealthCare internship program, which has been an integral part of our school since its founding.
Each year, students in grades 9–12 step into Sharp hospitals across San Diego to gain authentic, hands-on experience in the healthcare field. On any given day, you’ll find them in scrubs—testing blood samples in the pathology lab, transporting patients post-surgery, taking vitals, assisting with X-rays, and caring for patients in recovery. The list of skills and responsibilities they take on is impressive—and deeply meaningful.
But this program offers more than technical experience. It opens doors. It shapes futures.
For students like Vy and Tony, both first-generation college students, this internship has been a defining experience—helping them stand out as applicants to highly competitive medical programs. For many others, it has sparked a lifelong passion for service, science, and compassionate care.
None of this would be possible without the incredible staff and preceptors at Sharp HealthCare who so generously mentor and guide our students. You don’t just supervise—you inspire.
This video is a small token of our appreciation for the extraordinary impact you make on our students’ lives. From all of us at Health Sciences High: thank you.