Medical Student Internship
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Job Description
About Codman Square Health Center:
Codman Square Health Center is addressing workforce shortages and racial disparities in HIV/STI/HCV prevention and treatment by offering its inaugural medical student internship in Summer 2024. The program aims to provide valuable experience in primary care and HIV/STI/HCV care within community health centers and academic medical centers.
Job Description: Medical Student Internship (Summer 2024)
This internship program offers two HBCU medical students from underrepresented minority groups the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a critical area of healthcare. The program runs from May 20th to June 28th, 2024 (with flexible start dates considered). A $6,000 stipend is provided.
Key Program Elements:
• Clinical Rotations: Interns will shadow clinicians at Codman Square Health Center and Boston University Medical Center’s Infectious Disease Clinic, focusing on primary care, HIV, sexual health, and substance use disorders.
• Community Engagement: Visits to local STI clinics and HIV community-based organizations like the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Boston Public Health Commission are included.
• Quality Improvement Project: Under the guidance of a mentor, interns will develop and present a quality improvement project related to HIV, sexual health, or LGBTQ+ health. Prior research and project idea development are recommended.
• Didactic Training: The program incorporates didactic sessions on HIV/STI/HCV, healthcare inequities, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Qualifications:
• Eligibility: Applicants must be underrepresented minority HBCU medical students with a demonstrated commitment to serving medically underserved communities. Underrepresented racial/ethnic groups include African American or Black, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, and Southeast Asian.
• Application Requirements: A completed application including two essays (see below) is required.
• Essay 1: A statement outlining interest in sexual health, reproductive health, HIV care management, health education, and/or LGBTQ+ health (500 words max).
• Essay 2: A discussion of experiences working with or being part of a medically underserved population, and how these experiences have shaped the applicant’s educational path, professional aspirations, and decision to apply (500 words max).
Contact: Jacklynn.Agyare@codman.org (Subject line: “2024 Summer Internship”)
