Students and Grads
Carilion Clinic is an academic medical center offering hands-on learning opportunities and programs that help students of all levels explore and grow in healthcare careers.
Visiting Student Affairs
Visiting Student Affairs is the centralized hub for learners across Carilion Clinic. We support visiting students, employees who are also students, and learners from a variety of professional disciplines. Start with us for any learning inquiry—we’ll connect you to the right opportunity.
We coordinate shadowing, clinical rotations, unpaid internships, and other learning experiences throughout our organization. If you’re not sure where to begin, we’re here to help guide you.
Email VisitingStudentAffairs@CarilionClinic.org with any questions.
Paid Summer Internships
At Carilion, a summer internship is more than just a summer job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on your career and in the community. Spend your summer developing new skills, building your resume, and exploring healthcare careers. We offer positions with flexible hours in Roanoke and the New River Valley for individuals 16 and older.
The internship runs June 1 – July 31, 2026. Opportunities include non-clinical roles (i.e. administrative) and clinical direct patient care.
Application process: The 2026 application period is March 1 – March 16, 2026. Visit our careers site, search #SummerIntern, and follow the steps to apply. For more information, email GrowWithUs@carilionclinic.org.
Volunteer Services
Serve your community in a rewarding way while learning valuable skills. Learn about volunteer opportunities in your area: Roanoke, New River Valley, and Franklin County.
Whether you’re just curious about the field or looking for hands-on experience, you’ll find age- and interest-appropriate opportunities to learn, grow, and get a real look at what it’s like to work in healthcare.
Blue Ridge Partnership
The BRPHSC was created to address the growing demand for healthcare and health science professionals across GO Virginia Region 2, including Roanoke, New River Valley, Alleghany, and greater Lynchburg. The partnership brings together 54+ regional educators, employers, economic development professionals, and community partners to strengthen workforce pathways in healthcare, life sciences, and bio-related fields.
Using a collective impact model, BRPHSC aligns education, training, and industry efforts to meet current and future workforce needs. Carilion serves as the anchor organization, providing leadership and coordination.
Visit the BRPHSC website to explore resources, career pathway maps, in-demand career information, learning opportunities, podcast, and details about the BRPHSC Student Ambassador Program.