Hospital Opportunity Program (HOPS)

The Hospital Opportunity Program for Students (HOPS) provides an opportunity for Secondary V students to observe and assist medical personnel in a large hospital setting (i.e. Jewish General Hospital) in order to explore a career in medicine. A highly valued program from the perspective of the students, HOPS has been developed in partnership with the Auxiliary of the Jewish General Hospital, resulting in a team of volunteers as well as dedicated medical personnel in serving the career decision-making needs of students.

Listed below are some of the departments that received HOPS students in previous years. Please note that this information may vary from year to year.

For whom is the Program designed?

Students interested in this program must be in Secondary V and be prepared to make a commitment to participate in the entire program. This includes completing all necessary documentation, attending all the rotations and the evening lectures organized by the HOPS Committee.

How do I apply?

Your guidance counsellor has a supply of application forms. Read the information carefully and return the application form to your guidance counsellor. If your school submits your name for consideration, you will be contacted for an interview with the HOPS committee. If successful, you will receive an acceptance letter indicating when you must report to the hospital for an orientation meeting.