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Think you might want a career in health care? Are you in high school or college? Join us on an exploration of opportunities that are available in underserved communities in Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island and earn a stipend in the process.
The Brooklyn Queens Long Island Area Health Education Center (BQLI AHEC) Summer Health Internship Program (SHIP) is a six-week opportunity for underrepresented and/or economically disadvantaged high school and college students. The program exposes students to a variety of careers in health professions, as well as to various health issues affecting their communities.
Selected participants are committed to working at their designated clinic, community-based organization, or hospital three days a week during the day. In addition, participants attend a mandatory weekly workshop. The full-day workshops include health-related lectures, job-readiness training, field trips, and other health professions-related activities. Selected participants also are required to take part in a collaborative, health-themed project. Finally, participants close out their time with us by participating in a closing ceremony where they present their final projects.
Application Process:
Complete the online application including all of the following:
AHEC is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Grant number U77HP16459 and project title New York State Area Health Education Center System. The information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
BQLI-AHEC is a member of the NYSAHEC System and the National AHEC Organization (NAO).