Pictured above are the 2025 Dr. Samuel Edwards Summer Healthcare Internship Program (SHIP) recipients (l-r), Serenity Burboa, Sara Magdaleno, Esteban Estebes, Teresa Valdovinos, Ignacio Arenas, and Lizbeth Mendez. Photo credit SCVWF Board of Directors.

By SCVWF Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Wellness Foundation has proudly presented the Dr. Samuel Edwards Summer Healthcare Internship Program
(SHIP) to an impressive group of students: Serenity Burboa, Sara Magdaleno, Esteban Estebes, Teresa Valdovinos, Ignacio
Arenas, and Lizbeth Mendez. This enriching five-week paid internship is available to both juniors and seniors. Throughout this
experience, participants will delve into various healthcare career paths through observation and direct engagement with
professionals in the field. Let us all extend our heartfelt congratulations to these exceptional students for their remarkable
achievements and dedication to healthcare!

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The Santa Clara Valley Wellness Foundation (SCVWF) awards summer internships to high school students from Santa Paula,
Fillmore, and Piru. We can do this thanks to ongoing community support and contributions.