Parkview Academy of Surgical Technology
Enhance training and transition seamlessly into employment
The Parkview Academy of Surgical Technology provides up to 12 students entering Trine's Associate of Applied Science in surgical technology program apprenticeships through Parkview Health. This partnership tightens connections between training and the workplace, supporting learners who want to accelerate their time to graduation with a schedule and program that incorporates working and learning.
How does Parkview Academy work?
You will apply and be admitted to Trine's surgical technology program. A supplemental application will be sent via email if you are eligible. If chosen for admittance, you will participate in all the aspects listed below and receive tuition support. The program is open to a total of 12 students for each cohort starting each August.
- Out-of-pocket tuition not to exceed $5,400
- Forgivable student loan from the Questa Education Foundation in the amount of remaining Parkview Academy tuition, which will be fully forgiven upon complete of an 18-month work-back commitment to Parkview Health upon graduation
- Full-time attendance as a student in the Trine University surgical technology program in Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Working at Parkview Regional Medical Center as a .6 or .8 benefit eligible co-worker in the Surgical Tech Apprentice role. The work schedule will be built around your courses and clinical hours.
- Commitment to work at Parkview Health as a surgical technologist for at least 18 months upon graduation from the program at Trine University.
- In addition to work hours in Parkview Academy, students will complete required clinical hours at locations throughout northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.
Application submission window and eligibility
- Applications for the August 17, 2026, academy class will close June 1, 2026.
- Apply for the Trine University surgical technology program. Go to Trine University's surgical technology program application webpage and follow the guidelines and application steps.
- SUBMIT YOUR TRANSCRIPTS
Official, electronic high school transcripts should be submitted to Elizabeth Laker, Assistant Director of Recruitment and Student Engagement for Brooks College of Health Professions, at lakere@trine.edu.
If you have completed prior college coursework, order your previous school to electronically submit your official transcript to Elizabeth Laker, Assistant Director of Recruitment and Student Engagement for Brooks College of Health Professions, at lakere@trine.edu.
The review committee will review your application, determine if you will proceed in the process and contact you regarding the next steps.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Required 2.5 GPA or higher
- Completed Castlebranch background check as part of the application
- Complete an interview with the selection committee
- Upon employment at Parkview Health, coworkers will need to live within a 30-minute driving distance from their location of employment for call purposes.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Two-year commitment to work (2,080 hours of full-time work per year) for Parkview Health after graduation
- You will pay Trine University program enrollment/deposit fees, Castlebranch fees, supplies, uniforms, parking pass and books.
- Complete all of Trine University's requirements in "Next Steps" to be eligible to apply to Parkview Academy.
- You will not be considered for sponsorship until you have been accepted into the Trine University surgical technology program.
Learn while you work
When you participate in the Parkview Academy of Surgical Technology, you will get paid to go to school (24-32 hours a week during school) with a schedule that supports your learning in Trine's surgical technology program. You will also have access to Parkview Health employment benefits: health, vision, dental, etc.
Parkview Academy students pay for school with a combination of low, out-of-pocket tuition and Parkview-supported forgivable loan with work-back commitment for all surgical technology program classes at Trine University. You will gain support from ongoing mentorship from Parkview surgery professionals throughout the program and, upon successful completion of the Parkview Academy, you will receive a job offer from Parkview Health.
Additional information
- Apply for admission at Trine University
- Communicate with Brooks College of Health Professions' Assistant Director of Recruitment
and Student Engagement as well as the Surgical Technology Program Director to ensure that all submission requirements are completed:
- Elizabeth Laker, Assistant Director of Recruitment and Student Engagement: lakere@trine.edu
- Megan Rosswurm, Surgical Technology Program Director: rosswurmm@trine.edu
For questions about the Trine University admissions application, contact Brooks' College of Health Professions' Assistant Director of Student Recruitment and Engagement Elizabeth Laker at lakere@trine.edu or call 260.800.8109.