← Available LocationsTacoma, Washington

MultiCare Health Systems Tacoma

Build hands-on healthcare experience at MultiCare hospital settings in Tacoma through Health Scholars or Junior Health Scholars.

MultiCare Health Systems Tacoma

COPE Health Scholars programs at MultiCare Tacoma are offered in partnership with University of Puget Sound.

About this location

About this location

MultiCare has served Pacific Northwest communities since 1882. In Tacoma, COPE Health Scholars opportunities are connected with Allenmore Hospital and Tacoma General Hospital, with department experiences organized by program.

Where you’ll be

Campus addresses

MultiCare Allenmore Hospital
1901 S Union Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405

 

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
315 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405

Programs offered

Choose the experience offered here.

Program availability below is specific to this location.

Hands-on clinical pathway

Health Scholars

Build real, hands-on experience in partner clinical settings or hospitals by supporting patients and care teams, learning how units work, rotating across departments, and developing communication, leadership, and professional skills.

280 documented hoursMultiple department experiencesLeadership + mentorship
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Hands-on clinical exploration

Junior Health Scholars

Get hands-on clinical experience before college in partner clinical settings or hospitals through structured training, patient and unit support, mentorship, and career exploration.

164 documented hoursNo prior experience requiredThree-day training
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Departments & experiences

Explore departments and experiences at this site.

Department availability and placement may vary based on site needs and capacity.

Junior Health Scholars

  • Medical Oncology Unit
  • Medical Surgical 2M Overflow
  • Medical Surgical Unit
  • Mother/Baby – Postpartum Unit
  • Post-Surgical Unit
  • Progressive Care Overflow
  • Progressive Care Unit

Health Scholars

  • Emergency Department
  • Intensive Care Unit
  • Medical Oncology Unit
  • Medical Surgical 2M Overflow
  • Medical Surgical Unit
  • Mother/Baby – Postpartum Unit
  • Post-Surgical Unit
  • Progressive Care Overflow
  • Progressive Care Unit
  • Quality Department
Plan ahead

Annual application deadlines by season.

Use the priority and final dates below to plan ahead.

Spring

PriorityJan 15
FinalJan 30

Summer

PriorityApr 15
FinalApr 30

Fall

PriorityJul 15
FinalJul 30

Winter

PriorityOct 15
FinalOct 30

Training dates, start timing, site capacity, and placement availability vary by hospital; applying by the priority deadline does not guarantee placement.

Local team

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Name
Fatou Gaye

Fatou Gaye

Program Manager

Christina Boryk

Christina Boryk

Regional Manager

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