Healthcare Management Program Interns reach new heights

This summer, 24 talented college juniors and seniors had the opportunity to experience the operations and different roles that make a health system successful. Through our Healthcare Management Program (HMP) Internship, interns built their leadership skills and gained invaluable experience and knowledge in the dynamic healthcare field in this elite 8-week program. In between operations projects, learning from their mentors, and gaining experience at their site, our interns had a summer packed with activities.

The second half of the program included a day trip into New York City. The morning was spent with educational sessions and team building. And there’s no better way to end a day in the city than with a Broadway show! Interns had the chance to enjoy the Tony-winning musical, Come from Away and experience New York’s culture.

Our HMP interns also spent a day at Project C.A.R.E. (Cooperative Activities Ropes Experience) at South Oaks Hospital. Starting with team building exercises, interns worked together to tackle obstacles and climbed to unexpected heights. Problem solving games in this adventure-based workshop taught interns the importance of working Truly Together. And by the end of the day, they were cheering each other on as they overcame fear and nerves on the high ropes elements.

As the internship drew to a close, the HMP interns prepared to give their final presentations. These 15-minute presentations were given in front of their mentors and other Northwell senior leadership in a day-long session. Interns had the opportunity to showcase the different projects they worked on throughout their program. Not only did they get to reflect on what they’ve learned and accomplished, but they had the unique chance to share their insight on how Northwell can continue to improve our operations.

With the presentations successfully wrapped up, it was time to celebrate! The day ended with an HMP Alumni Dinner where interns were able to network with previous HMP interns, mentors, and some of Northwell’s executives.

The summer may be ending, but this isn’t the end of the road for our interns. Interviews for HMP’s sister program, the Management Associate Program (MAP), are currently under way. And many of our interns will go on to begin their careers with Northwell after their graduation. Last year, 12 interns were offered positions in the highly competitive two-year program that helps forge an early path into healthcare management at Northwell.

We asked some of our interns for their parting thoughts. Check them out below!

Interested in joining the 2019 Healthcare Management Program? Check back to our website or join our talent community!