Summer Health Internship Program (SHIP)
EARLY BIRD APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 08, 2025- 5PM
GENERAL APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 14, 2025
SHIP offers high school and college students the unique opportunity to explore careers in the healthcare field. Through hands-on experiences and interactive workshops, students gain valuable exposure to various healthcare settings, professionals and students, while developing skills in leadership, teamwork, and cultural competence.
Program Period: June 30 to August 07, 2025
Who should Apply:
- Current high school sophomores, juniors and seniors
- Current college freshmen and sophomores in good standing
- Students on track for promotion in June
- Must be 17 by program start
Program Highlights:
- Six-week internship placement in a hospital, community-based health center or organization
- Weekly didactic sessions with health professionals and field trips
- Exposure to health careers and community health issues
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Participation Criteria:
- Student must attend school or live in Manhattan or Staten Island
- Student must be between 17-22 years of age at the start of program
- Student must be interested in a career in the health field
- Student must provide two recommendations; one from a teacher or faculty member
Competitive Selection Process: Please be reminded that this is a competitive application process, and students will be selected based on their essay submission and interview results.
Please contact Nancy Padsala- npadsala@msiahec.org, regarding any questions or assistance with the application.
*Placement will be based on CDC and NYC Dept of Health guidelines.
**To provide a safe educational environment for all of our program participants, MSI AHEC will follow current institutional guidelines. Please note that students participating in MSI AHEC programs may be required to wear a mask in clinical environments and provide proof of vaccination, if requested. These rules will be amended as new guidelines or regulations become effective.
