The Summer Healthcare Internship Program

The Summer Healthcare Internship Program brings students and health care employers together, giving students experience in a health care environment and employers the opportunity to become more involved in their community. Participating nursing facilities, home health agencies, assisted living residences, hospitals, medical clinics, and physicians employ students between Memorial Day and Labor Day for six to 12 weeks for at least minimum wage.

Funding for this program is provided through a contract with the Minnesota Department of Health's Office of Rural Health & Primary Care. It is administered by a group of stakeholders comprised of nursing facilities, home health and hospital representatives, including MHHA.

What kind of experience will students receive?
Students may work in only one department or rotate through various departments. Students are not expected to perform duties not associated with the health care, such as mowing lawns or general maintenance.

Who is eligible?
Students must have completed either their junior or senior year of high school and must intend to complete graduation requirements. Or, they must be a post-secondary student enrolled in a Minnesota educational institution or be a resident of Minnesota enrolled in an out-of-state program. Post-secondary students must be enrolled, or plan to be enrolled, in a two- or four-year health care degree program, with the intention of completing the program.

Who do I contact to participate?
Contact Sarah Bohnet at (651) 603-3539 or sbohnet@mnhospials.or with general questions.

2008 Summer Healthcare Intern Program Employer Brochure

2008 Summer Healthcare Intern Program Student Brochure

2008 Summer Healthcare Intern Program Application

MHHA thanks 2008 Annual Sponsor and our other sponsors for their support and partnership.