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UPMC Scholars Program at UPMC in Central Pa.

UPMC Scholars Programs Can Help You Start Your Career in Health Care.

UPMC is making it easier than ever to pursue a rewarding career in health care!

Through our innovative UPMC Scholars Program, graduates in selected fields who come to work for us are reimbursed for the cost of their education.

Here’s how it works:

To start, you go through the normal payment and financial assistance program to attend school. After you successfully complete the courses and are hired by UPMC, you’ll then receive payments each pay period that – in total – will be equal to the cost of your education.

In return, you agree to a multi-year commitment to work at UPMC – usually two or three years. It’s that simple.

This program covers exciting, high-demand jobs in growing fields, including Surgical Technicians, Medical Assistants, Phlebotomists, Radiology Technicians, and Pharmacy Technicians. In just months, you can start a rewarding career in health care that can take you almost anywhere.

And we partner with schools across the region.

Want to make it even better?

You may have the opportunity to work with UPMC during your education. A variety of full- and part-time positions are available that can accommodate your studies, and even provide hands-on experience in your field of choice.

Find the Scholars Program for You:

  • Surgical Technician: Central Penn College.
  • Pharmacy Technician: Harrisburg Area Community College.
  • Medical Assistant: Central Penn College and Harrisburg Area Community College.
  • Phlebotomist: Central Penn College.
  • Radiology Technician: Harrisburg Area Community College.
  • Respiratory Therapist: Millersville University, Harrisburg Area Community College, St. Joseph's University Lancaster.
  • Cardiac Sonography: St. Joseph's University Lancaster and Harrisburg Area Community College.
  • Radiology Technician: Harrisburg Area Community College.
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Harrisburg Area Community College.
  • Cardiovascular Technologists-Invasive: Harrisburg Area Community College.
  • Computed Tomography Technician: Harrisburg Area Community College.
  • MRI Technician: Harrisburg Area Community College.

And more are being added each day. If you don’t see your major on the list, ask us about it.

For more information about any of the UPMC Scholars Programs, email us at Scholars@UPMC.edu.

A Message from David Gibbons, Senior Vice President, Health Services Division, and Regional Market President, UPMC in Central Pa. 

Dear Neighbors,

Health care offers a wide range of exciting, and in-demand job opportunities for people of all backgrounds – including both college and high school graduates.

UPMC in Central Pa., with the generous support of the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, is proud to help area residents pursue rewarding careers in several growing fields. Through the UPMC Scholars program, after you graduate and start working at UPMC, you’ll receive payments each pay period that – in total – will be equal to the cost of your education.

In return, you agree to a multi-year commitment to work at UPMC in Central Pa. – usually two or three years. It’s that simple.

Plus, you may have the opportunity to work at UPMC while in school and get great, hands-on experience plus a paycheck.

Check out the UPMC Scholars Program, and start a great career in health care!

Other Opportunities

Become a Medical Assistant

Medical assistants are talented, versatile health care professionals who perform both clinical and administrative duties. UPMC offers a 16-week, internal Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Academy in which students can prepare for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam. Classes are held at 3 Walnut Street, Lemoyne. When you’re accepted, you’ll start working at UPMC right away and get paid while you get your training.

For more information or to apply, go to Careers.UPMC.com and search “Medical Assistant Trainee” in Lemoyne, Pa.

Pursue a Career in Nursing

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing at UPMC Harrisburg gives students the tools they need to become competent, caring professional nurses. Through this accelerated program, offered in partnership with Harrisburg University, you can get your registered nurse (RN) diploma in only 16 months.
Scholarship and grant opportunities may be available. UPMC is also offering a work-study program, where eligible students can work around their class schedule while earning their degree.

Interested students can find out more or start the application process here.

UPMC Urgent Care Assistant Academy

Urgent care assistants are medical professionals who work in urgent care centers and other health care settings. They provide services to patients with non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses.
UPMC now offers a 12-month, internal Urgent Care Assistant Academy in which students can achieve five certifications. Classes are held at 3 Walnut Street, Lemoyne.

When you’re accepted, you’ll start working at UPMC right away and get paid while you get your training.

For more information or to apply to the urgent care assistant academy, search for one of the Urgent Care Assistant openings near you.

Start an Exciting Career as an EMT

Through our 10-week UPMC EMT Academy, applicants get paid while they receive training, with an offer of employment upon successfully completing the EMT certification.
The education is free, and the academy holds classes at 3 Walnut Street, Lemoyne.

Click here for more information about the EMT academy, and search “EMT Intern” in Lemoyne, Pa.