Summer Health Care Internship Program

The Summer Health Care Internship Program (SHCIP) is a program administered by the Minnesota Hospital Association on behalf of the Minnesota Department of Health.

The program brings students and employers together to give students experience in a health care environment. Participating organizations employ students between Memorial Day and Labor Day for six to 12 weeks and pay them at least minimum wage. Up to half of the intern’s hourly wages are reimbursed through the program. In 2022, the SHCIP provided 130+ students with over 45 thousand hours of internship experience in 66 hospitals, clinics and long-term care organizations.

FOR STUDENTS:

What kind of experience will I receive?

You may work in only one department or rotate through various departments. You are not expected to perform duties not associated with the health care industry such as mowing lawns or general maintenance.

Am I eligible?

You must have completed either your junior or senior year of high school in Minnesota and must intend to complete graduation requirements. Or, you 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 (but not graduating in 2023) in a two- or four-year health care degree program with the intention of completing the program.

Please refer to the student brochure for further information.

I'm interested in participating, who do I contact?

Please view the list of potential employers. Students should contact employers directly using the linked career pages or reaching out by phone or email. The list will be updated weekly on Friday with the last update on Friday, April 7.

FOR EMPLOYERS:

What is the Summer Health Care Internship Program?

This program brings students and healthcare employers together, giving students experience in a healthcare environment and employers the opportunity to become more involved in their community by encouraging student to chose healthcare careers.

Participating Minnesota hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, home care providers and adult day programs employ students between Memorial Day and Labor Day for 6 to 12 weeks for at least minimum wage; up to half of the intern's hourly wages will be reimbursed.

How can employers participate?

Any Minnesota hospital, clinic, nursing facility, home care provider or adult day program can participate in the SHCIP. The employer application is closed.

Please refer to the employer brochure for further information or view our informational webinar.

For questions about the SHCIP Contact Us.

Funding for this program is provided through a contract with the Office of Rural Health & Primary Care, Minnesota Department of Health.