Program Description
- This internship program is a paid full-time 10-week internship placement in a partner organization. Interns work under the direction of a preceptor and work on meaningful projects that are educational and benefit the organization and its community.
- Interns can gain exposure, hands-on experience, and mentorship in a variety of settings in health care/public health.
- The Internship stipend ranges between $3,000 and $4,000
- Workshops on key professional and personal development topics including leadership, advocacy, cultural competence, life and career planning and graduate education preparation will be held.
- Opportunities for community building and networking with peers, professionals, and alumni are available.
- Partner schools include- School of Public Health at: UC Berkeley, UCLA, Harvard University, Columbia University, UNC Chapel Hill, UC Riverside, CSU Fresno and Schools of Medicine at: UCSF PRIME, UCLA PRIME, Stanford University and Wake Forest.
Eligibility
- Candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program or have recently graduated from an undergraduate institution.
- Recent graduates must have completed their degree within the last three years.
- Candidates who are enrolled in a post-baccalaureate are eligible to apply.
- Graduate students are not eligible to apply.
How to apply
Follow this link: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/44203-Health-Career-Connection
Follow this link: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/44203-Health-Career-Connection
The application is now live and closes on December 20th, 2017.
Additional information:
- Clinical or medical internships are not offered; however, pre-med students with interest in exploring other or related health career options are welcome to apply.
