Education & Training Opportunities

Samaritan Education & Training Opportunities are available for those interested in observing/shadowing a caregiver at Samaritan – we accept high school students, college students, and those looking for a potential career change. We also accommodate internships, externships, and clinical rotations for those pursuing certifications and licenses in healthcare.

Image of student Violet Waterman on a Job Shadow

Photo of three MASH Camp students learning how to make a cast on an arm

Three MASH Camp Students pose for a photo with an educational practice baby

Photo of two MASH Camp Students learning with a nurse

Observation

Job Shadow

Internship

Career Shadow

Graduate Medical Education

Samaritan is a nationally recognized Osteopathic teaching hospital with Institutional Accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), offering Osteopathic Residency Programs in both Family Medicine and Internal Medicine.

CNA Training Program

Compassionate individuals interested in a dynamic opportunity as a Certified Nursing Assistant at one of our long-term care facilities, (Samaritan Keep Home or Samaritan Summit Village) are invited to apply for this unique paid training opportunity.

Educational Partnerships

We understand the value in linking our community to educational opportunities that promote healthcare careers and provide students with observational opportunities. We partner with local high-schools, Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), Jefferson Community College, Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) and numerous SUNY and private colleges.

Community Classes

This series of free workshops taught by Samaritan medical professionals covers a wide variety of topics from childbirth to quitting smoking for good.

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American Heart Association Classes

Designed for medical professionals, these courses provide incredibly valuable hands-on training in a number of life-saving skills.

Health Services Library

Samaritan Medical Center Library’s mission is to serve the health information needs of Northern New York. Whether you are a doctor needing information on a new procedure or a consumer with questions about a medical condition, our library staff can help! Email [email protected] for more information.