Launch your health career with paid, hands-on experience.
Health Career Connection (HCC) offers immersive internship programs designed to help undergraduate students and recent graduates explore careers in healthcare and public health.
Program Type
- Paid Summer Internships (full-time, ~10 weeks)
- Fall Internships (apprenticeship model)
- Community Health Leaders Program (part-time, ~8 weeks)
Locations
- California (including Central Valley, Northern & Southern CA)
- Midwest, South, and East regions
- In-person, hybrid, and remote opportunities available
Focus Areas: Public Health • Healthcare Delivery • Primary Care • Behavioral Health • Health Policy • Data Analysis • Communications • Workforce Development • Life Sciences
What You’ll Gain
- Real-world, paid internship experience
- Mentorship from health professionals
- Career exploration & workshops
- Professional skill-building (Excel, project management, writing)
- Access to 5,800+ alumni & 300+ partner organizations
Outcomes
- 71% receive job offers or extended internships
- 100% of interns recommend the program
- 2x higher likelihood of leadership roles among alumni
Eligibility
- Undergraduate students & recent graduates
- Interest in healthcare or public health careers
- Able to commit to program schedule (full-time or part-time depending on program)
Application Process
- Online application (resume + short essays)
- HCC interview
- Host organization interview
- Final placement
Sample Host Organizations: Kaiser Permanente • UCLA Health • Stanford Health Care • Blue Shield of California • NYC Health + Hospitals • Northwestern Medicine
Best For: Students exploring healthcare careers, public health pathways, or looking to gain meaningful, paid internship experience with strong mentorship.