Yes, HCC encourages students to explore career options and fields through HCC internships. HCC specializes in providing opportunities for students to learn about different health career paths and our extensive workshops empower students to choose the health career that best suits them.

HCC’s summer health internships are designed for undergraduate students (4-year college or community college) and recent graduates (up to 3 years out of college) wishing to gain work experience in healthcare, public health, behavioral health, advocacy and biopharma-related settings. While the majority of HCC interns are college juniors, seniors, or recent graduates, we also consider sophomores and freshmen that demonstrate a commitment to community and diversity and interest in public health and/or health care, with demonstrable academic achievement, maturity, and prior work experience.

Students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply!

HCC does not provide internships for students enrolled in graduate programs.

International students are also able to apply; however, they must be attending school in the United States and HCC and its sponsoring organizations cannot provide any documentation or support for immigration-related purposes (such as sponsorship or work visas). It is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain appropriate permissions and fulfill any governmental requirements. If you are a DACA student or applying for DACA, we strongly encourage you to apply.

You must be able to legally work in the United States to be eligible for the internship. If your Visa allows you to receive a stipend, you would qualify. You should check with your school’s student services or financial aid office. Let them know that the internship is an educational and training experience (as opposed to a salary for work performed) and the stipend is for that purpose, which can make a difference. If you are a DACA student or applying for DACA, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Taking summer school classes, studying for standardized tests (such as MCAT or GRE), or assuming any other paid or voluntary positions during the internship period are not permitted. Many students have found that interning full-time and participating in HCC’s comprehensive workshop programming for ten weeks has been more challenging than they anticipated. HCC requires that your involvement in our program be the main focus during the summer. You must inform us if you have needs or plans for this summer in your application and in the initial interview if you are selected.

If you have other commitments, you may consider our Community Health Leaders Program, which is a part-time program.