Student Experiences at Mary Greeley

Interested in learning more about careers in healthcare or pursuing future career in healthcare? You've come to the right place!

Mary Greeley Medical Center is committed to providing students with a positive educational experience that will help them prepare for a career in healthcare – whether you are interested in a clinical or non-clinical experience.

Nursing students from DMACC

A group of nursing students from DMACC - they work with patients on our Medical-Surgical unit.

Summer Interns standing in a line smiling, after giving a presentation on their experiences at Mary Greeley.

Summer Interns presented some of the work they did during their time at Mary Greeley.

Student nurses gathered around a pediatric crib - learning about Mary Greeley

Student nurses in our Pediatrics unit at Mary Greeley.

Three female student nurses, wearing red scrubs. Smiling in front of a large window.

Student nurses from Grand View College.

Clinical Experiences (including Nursing Clinical Rotations)

Mary Greeley offers clinical experiences to graduate and undergraduate students that have required learning hours through school.  Learn more and request a clinical experiences at Mary Greeley. NOTE: An affiliation agreement between MGMC and the school is required prior to the start of a clinical experience. To find out if your school is a partner, contact: studentexperience@mgmc.com

Preceptorships

Preceptorships are one-on-one clinical rotations that are arranged directly with MGMC. Supervision of the experience is the responsibility of a MGMC employee. Preceptorships can vary in length depending on the program and course requirements. They can occur within the same semester or carry over to multiple semesters and require an affiliation agreement between MGMC and the school. If you are interested in a preceptorship, please reach out to studentexperience@mgmc.com or complete this form to get started.

Welcome and onboarding materials will be emailed to students, school contact, and preceptor prior to the scheduled rotation, and these documents must be returned no less than 30 days prior to the desired start date.

Job Shadows & Observations

We understand the value of job shadowing and observations as part of the career exploration process and curriculum requirements.

Learn more about how you can request a Job Shadow or Observation experience at Mary Greeley.

Internships

We offer both clinical and non-clinical internships in several areas for young professionals to learn about and get engaged in the healthcare industry. We integrate project and real-world experiences for a robust internship experience. An internship at Mary Greeley, also allows interns to make connections in a field they are considering for a future career path. Internships include professional development and networking opportunities.

High School Experiences

Connect with us! We want you to know about all the possibilities for healthcare careers.

Are you a high school student, teacher, or counselor? If so, contact us at studentexperience@mgmc.com to learn about onsite healthcare career exploration events and tours. We can also schedule time to visit high school classes and clubs and share information about the exciting field of healthcare.

Physician Preceptorships

If you are a medical student looking specifically for a preceptorship with a physician, please submit a request with McFarland Clinic.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering is a great way for youth to learn responsibility, give back to the community, and gain skills for future employment. Youth volunteers learn firsthand what it is like to make a difference in the lives of our patients, visitors and staff. Youth volunteers must be 12 years old, or have completed 6th grade. Learn more about volunteer opportunities at Mary Greeley.

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About Mary Greeley

Mary Greeley Medical Center is by no means an ordinary hospital. Learn more about our first-class medical center located in the heart of central Iowa.