About the role#
The Dalio Center for Health Justice at NewYork-Presbyterian offers a 10-week paid summer internship for graduate students. You will work with multidisciplinary teams on strategic projects that advance health equity, address social determinants of health, and improve outcomes for the communities we serve. This role provides hands-on experience in research, program development, and community engagement within an academic health system.
What you'll do#
- Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health equity and community-based initiatives.
- Conduct literature reviews and environmental scans on topics like public health, health disparities, and population health.
- Assist with data collection, organization, and analysis.
- Develop reports, executive summaries, and briefing materials for leadership.
- Create high-quality PowerPoint presentations to communicate project outcomes.
- Draft and format professional documents using Microsoft Word.
- Coordinate meetings with internal teams, community organizations, and external partners.
- Track project milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
- Research best practices and emerging trends in health equity.
- Present project updates and a comprehensive final presentation to leadership.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited Master's or Doctoral degree program.
- Completion of at least one year of graduate-level coursework by the start of the summer 2027 program.
- Pursuit of a degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Health Policy, Population Health, Epidemiology, Social Work, Public Administration, Health Informatics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated interest in health equity, community engagement, or healthcare operations.
- Experience with research projects, literature reviews, or data analysis is preferred.
- Familiarity with data visualization, survey tools, or quality improvement methodologies.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027 (10-week program).
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Compensation: $40.00 per hour.
About NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is a nonprofit healthcare organization based in New York. It manages a network of facilities including the Columbia University Irving Medical Center and the Weill Cornell Medical Center. The hospital provides inpatient, ambulatory, and preventive care services. Its clinical specialties include surgery, pediatrics, neurosciences, and emergency medicine.
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