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Program Information
The Manhattan-Staten Island Area Health Education Center (MSI AHEC) Summer Health Internship Program (SHIP) is an intensive, six-week opportunity for high school and college students. This program exposes students to a variety of careers in the health fields as well as to health issues affecting their communities. SHIP allows participants to interact regularly with health care professionals. Students who successfully complete the MSI AHEC SHIP will emerge with new connections, job readiness skills, and insight into the world of health care.
Each year a limited number of students are admitted into SHIP. The program will run from June 30th through August 7th. During this time participants will be expected to work at their designated sites for a minimum of five hours each day. In addition, there will be mandatory didactic sessions every Thursday. These sessions will encompass a full day and will include lectures, field trips, and other health-related activities. On the final day of the program, all students will be required to attend and present their final projects.
**To provide a safe educational environment for all of our high school and college pipeline programs, MSI AHEC will follow current CDC and Institutional guidelines for the Summer 2025 sessions; requiring that all students participating in all programs follow social distancing, wear a mask, and proof of vaccination will be required. These rules will be amended as new guidelines or regulations become effective.
Who Should Apply?
Student must be entering their Junior or Senior year of high school or Freshman or Sophomore year of College in Fall of 2025.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Student must be between 17-22 years of age before or on June 30th, 2025
- Student must attend school or live in Manhattan or Staten Island
- Student must be interested in a career in the health field
- Student must complete the application and submit two recommendations, at least 1 must be from a teacher or faculty. Letters from relatives not accepted.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- Completing the online application
- Recommendations must be submitted via link provided by MSI AHEC
Virtual Interviews will begin in March. Students selected for internships will be contacted regarding acceptance in April.
Manhattan-Staten Island AHEC
8 W. 126th St
3rd Floor
New York, NY 10027
Phone: 212-534-2432
Program Manager: Nancy Padsala
Email: npadsala@msiahec.org