HCC’s internship program has been growing steadily as host organizations participate in our program year after year. Organizations find HCC interns to be highly capable, highly motivated, and skilled resources. Interns add productivity by enabling preceptors to do higher value-added tasks. They bring energy and fresh ideas along with their analytical, writing, and language skills. Projects that were on the backburner get started and others get additional resources. Hosting interns is also an excellent way to develop an organization’s recruiting pipeline and build loyalty of future employees. HCC has a strong emphasis on providing opportunities to students of color and organizations hosting an HCC intern help increase diversity in healthcare professions.

In addition to benefits to their organizations, preceptors provide tremendous value to interns. Students improve their competencies by applying classroom learning, investigate a career path or settle on one, and build their professional network. Interns work on projects, get exposure to work culture, and understand the importance of team work while being accountable for deliverables.