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Internship Overview

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ANNOUNCEMENT: The application for the Summer 2024 HCC Internship and Health Equity Scholars Programs Application is now closed.

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Informed by our proven model, HCC offers talented, diverse undergraduate and recent college graduates a comprehensive paid summer internship program that provides invaluable exposure, experience, mentoring, and networking in the health field. The HCC program includes:

Experiential Learning Interns are placed in paid, full-time summer internships to gain valuable hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and hone their professional skills. This is an educational experience designed to complement students’ academic learning and empower students to succeed in and complete college.

Mentorship HCC’s apprenticeship model pairs each intern to a dedicated preceptor and facilitates intern connections to other mentors and our extensive network of partners. Interns also receive mentorship from the HCC team.

Exposure and Exploration Interns learn about the inner workings of health organizations and gain broader perspectives on the health field and career options through internship placement, networking events, site tours, and career exploration workshops.

Professional Development HCC educates interns on key health topics such as health advocacy, cultural humility and competency, and career development topics, including life and career planning, graduate school preparation, professional networking, and leadership. Interns also develop strong professional skills such as Excel, project management, working in teams, and data analysis.

Peer Support and Network HCC fosters a supportive community among interns within and across regions who share similar interests, passions and career decision dilemmas. Interns are also connected with HCC’s 5000+ alumni network as well as HCC’s partners from schools of public health and medicine.