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.

We are no longer accepting applications for the summer 2010 internships. If you submitted your application before the February 12 deadline, you will be notified of your status by March 26. Because of the number of applications we are currently processing, please do not contact our office regarding your status before then. If you have a specific question about the internship, please contact internship@pih.org.

Please check back next December for new information regrading summer 2011 internships.
 

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
Interns are given significant responsibilities within the FXB Center’s projects. Past intern projects include research on mother-to-child prevention of HIV in Rwanda, mental health interventions for former child soldiers in Sierra Leone, early childhood development programs internationally, and policies on street children affected by HIV. Interns work closely with Project Managers. Duties include conducting literature reviews; entering and analyzing research data; writing and editing documents; communicating with partner organizations and researchers; assisting in grant applications; performing administrative tasks and providing logistical support for conference calls and large meetings. Former interns include undergraduates, medical and public health students as well as others with experience in law and/or community service. Recent college or graduate school graduates are welcome to apply. More information

Division of Global Health Equity (DGHE), Brigham and Women's Hospital
2010 Summer / Academic Year Research Internship
The Research Intern position at the DGHE is based in Boston and asked to cover a broad range of tasks to support the overall goals of the organization and specifically research related activity at DGHE. Opportunities include regular interaction with Division faculty and staff, and exposure to lectures, presentations and conferences in the Harvard and BWH communities. More information

Division of Global Health Equity (DGHE), Brigham and Women's Hospital
2010 Summer / Academic Year HR & Finance Internship
The HR & Finance intern position at the DGHE is based in Boston and encompasses a broad range of tasks to support the overall goals of the organization and, specifically, the Grants and Finance team with a variety of support tasks.  Opportunities include regular interaction with Division faculty and staff, and a broad introduction to Human Resource, Grants Management, and Financial administration; as well as exposure to lectures, presentations and conferences in the Harvard and BWH communities. More information