Summer 2026 Graduate Internship – Health Equity
Summer 2026 Graduate Internship – Health Equity
NYP Dalio Center for Health Justice
Experience Mission‑Driven Care
NewYork‑Presbyterian is one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic health care delivery systems, dedicated to providing the highest quality, most compassionate care to patients in the New York metropolitan area and around the world. In collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, NewYork‑Presbyterian is a recognized leader in medical education, groundbreaking research, and innovative, patient‑centered clinical care.
As part of its commitment to advancing health equity, NewYork‑Presbyterian’s Dalio Center for Health Justice is offering paid graduate internship opportunities for Summer 2026.
Program Overview
The Summer 2026 Graduate Internship Program offers selected candidates the opportunity to engage in impactful, hands‑on health equity work supporting hospital‑ and community‑based initiatives. This is a 10‑week paid internship designed for graduate students pursuing careers in healthcare leadership, public health, and health justice.
These exciting internship opportunities will take place from June 1 - August 7, 2026 on site in New York, NY. June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Role & Responsibilities
Interns will support health equity initiatives across multiple programs, including but not limited to:
PANDA Program (Pediatric and Maternal Health Programs):
Supporting work focused on addressing pediatric and maternal health disparities and improving outcomes across multiple populations.
Social Determinants of Health Screening and Support (Onsite):
Assisting in the implementation and support of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) screening, with a particular focus on food insecurity interventions.
Interns may also assist with:
Program evaluation, data collection, and reporting
Cross‑departmental collaboration with clinical and operational teams
Health equity research, evaluation, and presentation preparation
Community‑based and hospital‑driven health justice initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
- Current MHA, MPH, or MBA graduate candidates
- Prior experience in healthcare settings or community‑based organizations
- Interest in or experience with health equity, population health, or health justice
Required Qualifications
- Completion of at least one year of a graduate program by the start of the internship
- Current enrollment in an accredited graduate program
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Demonstrated capability to perform basic statistical analysis