MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Recognizing the importance of mentoring has always been one of AHHE’s main messages to our members. So it was natural for us to institute a formal internship program that targeted a group of students not normally eligible to participate in other established programs such as the Summer Enrichment Program. AHHE’s internship program identifies qualified undergraduate students to participate in 3-6 month tracks at the worksites of our members.

Our interns are exposed to a wide variety of health management experiences and projects including:

  • Clerical and administrative activities supporting member organizations
  • Development of healthcare databases
  • Participation in community health fairs and other health promotion activities
  • Design and analysis of health care data
  • Health care marketing and public relations projects
  • Opportunity to network with senior Latino healthcare executives

AHHE Interns are referred through one of three ways:

  • Full-time students in undergraduate work/study programs established by the career service offices of undergraduate 4 or 2 year colleges
  • Referrals by college placement offices.
  • Self-referrals by students seeking to obtain practical experience working in a health care environment

Our preceptors have mentored students from a variety of academic institutions including Monroe College and Hunter College in New York. Requirements include:

  • Submission of a letter of interest accompanied by a resume
  • Fulfilling the human resources and employee health requirements of the sponsoring organization
  • A 3-6 month internship with a least a 14 hour per week commitment
  • Interviews with the sponsoring preceptor and president of AHHE

Benefits:

  • AHHE provides a stipend to cover local commuting expenses and lunch

Internship Cycle:

  • Internships are available year-round and provide the flexibility to allow students to factor in their academic schedules. The internship operates during all college semesters (Fall, Spring and Summer)

For further information on AHHE Internship Program contact:

Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives (AHHE)
Post Office Box 230832, Ansonia Station
New York, New York 10023
Tel. (212) 877-1615, Fax (212) 877-2406
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