HEALTHCARE, CLINICAL &

LIFE SCIENCES

PREPARing STUDENTS FOR CAREERS IN MEDICINE, DENTISTRY, NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE College of Medicine and the College of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences.

Scholarships & Internships

  • Health Care Connections (HCC) Summer Internship

    Health Care Connections (HCC)

    Due: Early December

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  • Summer Pre-Dental Enrichment Program (SPEP) Collegiate II

    Texas Agricultural & Mechanical University

    Due: Late January 2027

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  • Amgen Scholars Program

    Amgen

    Due: Early February

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  • SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (SIP)

    National Institutes of Health (NIH)

    Due: Mid February

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  • Students Training in Academia, Health, and ResearchCollegiate Scholars Program

    University of Missouri - Kansas City

    Due: Mid February

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  • Science Enrichment Preparation Program

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Due: Early March

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  • Summer Enrichment Program

    University of Detroit Mercy

    Due: Early/ Mid March

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  • Pre-Med Gap Year Internship Program

    Northwestern Medicine

    Due: Early/ Mid March

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  • Intramural Research Program (Postbac IRTA/CRTA)

    National Institutes of Health (NIH)

    Due: Early/Mid March

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    Medical & Health Services Manager coordinate medical services within hospitals, clinics and other healthcare facilities. They also oversee staff, budgets, and compliances with healthcare laws. They usually manage daily operations, represent facilities in meetings with investors, while also improving the efficiency of care with the changes in healthcare technology and policy. 
    
        
    
      
    

      
        
      

    
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    • To have this career, you typically must have a bachelor’s degree, but many  employers require/prefer a master’s degree, such as a Master of Health Administration (MHA) or Master of Public Health (MPH)  
    • Employers often recommend certification from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority to sell financial products
    • Some important qualities one may need include analytical, communication, detail-oriented, technical skills; familiarity with healthcare regulations and electronic health record systems  
    
        
    
      
    

      
        
      

    
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