UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY CHIP Careers in Health care Internship Program
See healthcare differently.
MORE THAN CAREER EXPLORATION
A year that can change what comes next.
CHIP is an immersive, year-long experience for high school seniors selected through a competitive application process.
Students enter authentic healthcare environments to observe, ask thoughtful questions, reflect, and understand how many professions work together to care for patients and communities.
Through clinical observation, mentorship, interprofessional learning, guided reflection, and presentations, students build confidence and professional awareness before choosing their next educational step.
THE CHIP JOURNEY
Observe. Reflect.
Discover. Become.
Each stage helps students move from curiosity toward an informed, confident vision for their future.
01 - Observe
Enter real clinical environments and watch healthcare teams at work.
02 - Reflect
Connect each experience to personal interests, strengths, and questions.
03 - Discover
Explore familiar and unexpected professions across the continuum of care.
04 - Become
Build professional habits, confidence, and a clearer path forward.
POSSIBILITIES IN EVERY DIRECTION
Healthcare is a team.
Students experience the breadth of healthcare -- not just the careers they already know.
Physicians and Advanced Practice
Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and CRNAs.
Nursing and Critical Care
Bedside nursing, intensive care, emergency care, and neonatal care.
Imaging and Procedures
Radiology, interventional care, surgery, and procedural services.
Rehabilitation
Physical therapy and allied health professions.
Pharmacy and Research
Medication management, discovery, and healthcare innovation.
Specialty Care
Dentistry, Transplant, ENT, specialty clinics, and many more pathways.
GROWING ACROSS KENTUCKY
Rooted in local communities.
CHIP brings healthcare organizations and schools together to help students see a future service the communities they call home.
Healthcare Partners
- UK HealthCare
- Ephraim McDowell Health
- Centerpoint Health
Healthcare Partners
- UK HealthCare
- Ephraim McDowell Health
- Centerpoint Health
Participating Schools
- Boyle County High School
- Bryan Station High School
- Danville Independent High School
- Elkhorn Crossing High School
- Frederick Douglass High School
- Great Crossing High School
- Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
- Woodford County High School
Participating Schools
- Boyle County High School
- Bryan Station High School
- Danville Independent High School
- Elkhorn Crossing High School
- Frederick Douglass High School
- Great Crossing High School
- Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
- Woodford County High School
Your path into healthcare can begin here.
FALL 2027
Are you ready to help shape the future of health care?
Applications will expand to students throughout the Lexington area. Students, families, schools, and prospective healthcare partners can connect with the Office of Clinical Pathway Programs to learn more.