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The 2025 STEM Pathfinder applications are now closed. If you would like to be notified about future programming, please complete the Summer Program Interest Form.
STEM Pathfinder is a cost-free program that encourages entry into the health sciences workforce by introducing local high school students to a wide range of career paths. Ochsner healthcare professionals from across many disciplines provide mentorship to the program scholars, preparing them to make intentional career decisions.
STEM Pathfinder is a free one-week summer program for students entering 9th, 10th, or 11th grade. The program is focused primarily on healthcare career exploration and interactive science education. Scholars learn about various healthcare career tracks through mentorship from Ochsner professionals. In addition to career chats and tours of Ochsner’s facilities, the program incorporates hands-on learning opportunities, clinical skills training, and scientific experiments. Initially launched in New Orleans East in 2021, STEM Pathfinder has since expanded to include Baton Rouge, River Region, Shreveport, and Monroe with plans to grow to the Lafayette area in the near future.
Results after attending the STEM Pathfinder Program:
Applicants must have an interest in health sciences, attend a school in the program's region, and be 14+ years old by the program start date.
1. Online Student Application (completed by the student)
Tell us about a time you served your community.
Tell us why you want to participate in this program.
Optional: The questions can be answered in a voice recording or video.
2. Letter of Recommendation
Program Dates:
Program Location
Ochsner Baptist, 2700 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
Eligibility
Program Dates:
Application Dates:
Program Location: Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge - 17000 Medical Center Drive
Eligibility
Program Dates: July 10-14, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Application Dates: Feb 6 - April 7, 2023
Program Location: Ochsner LSU Kings Hwy Campus - 1541 Kings Hwy Shreveport, LA 71103
Eligibility
Program Dates: July 17-21, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Application Dates: Feb 6 - April 7, 2023
Program Location: St. Charles Parish Hospital managed by Ochsner Health Ochsner, 1057 Paul Maillard Rd., Luling, LA 70070
Eligibility
YouthForce NOLA is an organization that facilitates business and education partnerships within the city, with the goal to prepare New Orleans public high school students for successful careers in high-demand fields. In the summer of 2019, Ochsner hosted 50 Orleans Parish students who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Each student completed a 90 hour internship at an Ochsner facility.
The YouthForce Nola – Ochsner partnership is supported by Ochsner Workforce Development.
To learn more about YouthForce NOLA and how to apply, CLICK HERE.
Since 2005, the Ochsner STAR Program has provided high school students with the opportunity to explore the world of healthcare through hands-on learning and mentorship from over 125 Ochsner providers, employees, leaders, and medical students.
The STAR Program is a competitive program that specifically targets highly motivated students who have a strong interest in science and medicine.
Students are eligible to apply during their Junior year of high school. The STAR Application is made available online mid-January. To learn more about the STAR Program, curriculum, application process, and upcoming application deadlines, please refer to the "Ochsner STAR Program" page. www.ochsner.org/STAR
Each summer, students ages 14 - 17 are invited to apply to be a volunteer. The Volunteer Office begins accepting application for the summer in April. There are typically two summer sessions, each 4 weeks in length. For more information on the Junior Volunteer Program, please visit their site: https://www.ochsner.org/giving/volunteer/junior-volunteer-program.
In addition, Ochsner Education Outreach partners with and supports summer programming throughout the New Orleans area. Ochsner hosts high school level student internships to help students gain first-hand work experience in non-clinical and clinical areas.
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