Apply for the Paid Summer 2025 HCC Internships & Health Equity Scholars Program – Gain Experience, Mentorship, and Professional Development
Welcome to the registration page for the Summer 2025 Health Career Connection (HCC) Internship and Health Equity Scholars programs! We are thrilled to offer a comprehensive paid internship program designed to help undergraduate students and recent graduates explore and develop their health career aspirations.
About the Program
HCC provides invaluable hands-on experience, mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that help students succeed in the health sector. Our program aims to empower the next generation of diverse health professionals and leaders, offering both experiential learning and exposure to various career paths within the health field.
The 2025 Summer Internship and Health Equity Scholars programs provide full-time, paid internships in public health, health services, behavioral health, and more. The application deadline is December 11, 2024.
Why Apply to HCC?
Experiential Learning:
HCC offers paid, full-time summer internships where interns gain hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop their professional skills. These internships complement academic learning and prepare students for success in their health careers.
Mentorship:
Interns are paired with experienced health professionals who provide mentorship throughout the program. The HCC team and a network of partners also offer guidance and support.
Career Exploration:
Interns gain insight into the inner workings of health organizations, attend networking events, and participate in career exploration workshops.
Professional Development:
Interns learn about key health topics, such as advocacy, cultural competency, and leadership. Workshops also cover career planning, graduate school preparation, and professional skills like project management and data analysis.
Peer Support & Networking:
HCC fosters a community of interns across various regions, connected by shared interests and career goals. Interns also become part of HCC’s extensive alumni network of over 5,000 members.
Program Eligibility
HCC is open to undergraduate students and recent graduates interested in the following areas:
- Public health, health policy, and health services
- Behavioral health and biopharma
- Community health improvement and health equity
- Medicine, nursing, and dentistry combined with public health
Interns work in various settings, including hospitals, health systems, government agencies, community health centers, and advocacy organizations. HCC prioritizes students committed to serving underserved communities and advancing health equity.
Application Process
The HCC application process involves the following steps:
- Online Application: Submit an application, including a resume and short essays.
- HCC Interview: Selected candidates participate in interviews with HCC staff.
- Host Organization Interview: Finalists interview with potential placement sites.
- Final Placement: HCC makes final placement decisions based on applicant-host organization fit.
Internship Project Examples
Here are a few examples of past projects completed by HCC interns:
- Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Boston, MA: Supported process improvement efforts at the Sagoff Breast Imaging & Diagnostic Center.
- Duke Health System, Durham, NC: Assisted quality improvement projects at the Duke Birthing Center.
- Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles, CA: Led focus groups and presented data on culturally responsive care for hospital residents.
Health Equity Scholars Program
The Health Equity Scholars Program (HESP), launched in response to COVID-19, offers a virtual experience that empowers students from under-resourced communities. Scholars develop skills in leadership, data analysis, project management, and cultural competency. They also receive mentorship, participate in team consulting projects, and engage with health equity experts.
Apply Today!
The application for the Summer 2025 HCC Internship and Health Equity Scholars Programs is now open. Don’t miss this opportunity to jumpstart your health career!
Deadline: December 11, 2024
Apply here!
For more information about the programs, selection process, and frequently asked questions, please explore our FAQs page.
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