Internships

PIH Institute for Health and Social Justice Summer Internship Program

Every year, the Institute for Health and Social Justice (IHSJ) at Partners In Health (PIH) hosts a summer internship program for a select number of students and professionals early in their careers who are interested in learning about current issues in health and social justice. In addition to working on individual projects, summer interns have a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about PIH and gain practical exposure to the administration of a non-governmental organization through interactions with staff members, movie and book discussions, and social activities. Past interns have gone on to pursue diverse careers while maintaining their connections with each other and with PIH, thus carrying out our vision of building a global movement for health and social justice.

In collaboration with a staff mentor, each intern will complete a project or support a core function of the organization. Projects are based on PIH’s programmatic needs and span all different facets of the organization. Examples of past intern projects range from developing content for PIH’s website and newsletter to researching and writing position papers on key PIH advocacy issues, to working with our Electronic Medical Records team to improve patient data collection. A comprehensive list of past intern projects can be found on our website at http://www.pih.org/youcando/interns_2009.html.  Interns will also be expected to assist with administrative tasks.

The summer 2010 internship will run from Monday, June 8 to Friday, August 13, 2010 and will be based at the PIH offices in Boston. The minimum time commitment is 24 hours (3 workdays) per week, and we ask that you be present for the entire duration of the internship. The internship is unpaid, and we are unable to offer or organize housing or transportation.

Application Guidelines

To apply for a summer 2010 internship, please read and follow the instructions on this form: http://act.pih.org/2010summerintern.  
 
All applications are due on Friday, February 12 at midnight EST. We will not accept late applications. Please do not inquire about the status of your application once you have submitted it. All applicants will be notified of their status by March 26, 2010 by email or telephone and we are not able to give earlier notification. If you have a specific question that is not addressed here, please contact internship@pih.org.

Internships with affiliated programs

Additional internships are available with our institutional partners. Please note that all
applications should be directed to the FXB Center and not to Partners In Health.

The François-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Center for Health and Human Rights
Summer 2010 Internship
As the first academic center to focus exclusively on health and human rights, the FXB Center combines research and policy development with a specific commitment to children’s wellbeing. Interns will be given significant responsibilities within the Center’s projects. Former interns include medical and public health students as well as others with experience in law, community service, and environmental advocacy. The deadline has passed for Summer 2009 internships. Please check back next winter for more information about Summer 2010 internships.