Nuka Learning Program

As Southcentral Foundation’s Nuka System of Care continues to be nationally and internationally recognized, requests are received from all over the world for opportunities to learn from clinical and non-clinical areas of SCF’s health care system. The Nuka Learning Program accommodates these requests and welcomes learners to explore the Nuka System of Care through learning experiences, short-term observations, or the Nuka internship or fellowship. ​

​SCF’s Nuka Learning Program provides immersive, culturally appropriate, and relationship-based experiences in SCF’s Alaska Native-owned and operated health care system. The options below describe the different opportunities we offer to learn from SCF.

Opportunities

Learning Experiences

Clinical and non-clinical opportunities are available for learners (students, residents, and externs) to work and learn in medical services, behavioral health, Tribal and community-based services, and dental.

Short-Term Observations

To support individuals interested in pursuing professions within the health care industry, SCF provides limited opportunities for students to follow medical providers, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dentists, dental hygienists, nurses, medical assistants, and more.​

Internship or Fellowship

SCF offers an 11-month Nuka Improvement Internship and Nuka Improvement Fellowship within the Nuka System of Care utilizing a relationship-based, customer-owned approach to transforming health care.

Volunteer Opportunities

SCF welcomes people who would like to volunteer their time in a variety of programs.

Program Testimonials

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“Clinician was outstanding and pushed me to think critically and improved my clinical skills.”

“Incredibly enthusiastic to be teaching and having a student.”​

“She is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, went above and beyond in terms of patient education, which was phenomenal for me to learn from as well.”​

“Felt incredibly welcomed by the team and customer-owners.”

“Made me feel very welcome and taught me a lot!”

“Clinician kept me involved in deciding patient care/treatment plans.”

“My preceptor was great at creating good learning opportunities for students while respecting [customer-owners].”

“Clinicians were willing to let me take the lead and were patient when I was uncomfortable.”

“My clinician always made a point to check in with me and ensure that I was hitting the goals that I wanted.”

“My preceptor encouraged autonomy, responded to my specific learning style, and gave me assignments for further reading when I asked for help to deepen my knowledge.”

“My preceptor encouraged autonomy, responded to my specific learning style, and gave me assignments for further reading when I asked for help to deepen my knowledge.”