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The Healthfirst Internship Experience

The Summer Internship Program is a 10-week paid program that provides students with an immersive and interactive experience that lays the foundation for continued leadership development. Interns learn about health insurance and various aspects of healthcare, gain practical experience, develop valuable skills and build a strong professional network. Throughout the program, interns learn about our mission and have the opportunity to make meaningful impact in our organization and the members we serve. Our program stands out for the high level of mentorship, guidance and engagement provided to each intern.

The program includes a dedicated neurodiversity initiative and also offers specialized tracks in Nursing and Medical. You can learn more about each of these opportunities below. For any questions related to our internship programs, please contact earlycareers@healthfirst.org

Program Highlights

Summer Nursing Internship Program

This is a 10-week paid program designed to provide RN students with a structured, clinically oriented learning experience within an urban health plan. Interns apply foundational nursing knowledge in a population health setting while supporting evidence-based outreach, care coordination, and member education for our members. Interns do impactful work, collaborating with other interns, employees, and business leaders to solve current operational and clinical workflow challenges, strengthen member experience, and deliver measurable solutions aligned to quality and service goals.

Summer Medical Internship Program

This 4-week elective medical rotation provides students with an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of Healthfirst’s unique value-based care model, learn about the importance of quality equitable care and the role of the managed care organization in supporting this mission. During the first half of the program, a 2-week learning intensive, students are exposed to various key facets of the business of healthcare, including pharmacy, data analytics, medical economics, Medicare and Medicaid product overviews, and more. The Program culminates in a final project presentation.

Neurodiversity Internship Program

The Neurodiversity Internship Program, sponsored by the HEART Connections Group, supported by Human Resources, and in partnership with Specialisterne, gives opportunities for neurodiverse individuals to make an impact on our organization as a paid, full-time intern in our Summer Internship Program.

Hear From Our Summer Trailblazers

Akhila P.

As a member of the Business Analytics team in the CCO Department, I worked on projects that supported Healthfirst's goal of providing exceptional, customer focused experiences. This internship has greatly improved my technical skills, communication abilities, and grasp of business analytics. Meeting with the department heads was a highlight; their life journey and advice was both truly inspiring and insightful. Volunteering and joining fun activities allowed me to bond with fellow interns and engage with the community.

Dr. Maja Castillo

As physicians, we are taught to NOT think about how healthcare is paid for and how it affects our systems’ ability to provide care for patients. Through this internship, medical students can now see how we care for our members and everything that goes into providing healthcare for nearly 2 million people. In this first cohort, SUNY Downstate medical students have already expressed how invaluable this experience has been for their future careers.

Mehak K.

During your internship you get to know the people, so when you start you can hit the ground running: you know the people, you know the data, and you know the business. It's a holistic learning experience.

Patience E.

The Summer Trailblazer program allowed my new career path to take shape. Between the internship and the full-time role I accepted a year later, I had maintained professional relationships that made the transition seamless. I am excited to continue contributing to Healthfirst's impact and culture.

Salina A.

This summer internship at Healthfirst has been an incredibly enriching experience for me. I've been fully immersed in the healthcare and value-based care space, engaging with executives across various departments through stimulating speaker series. Working within the Delivery Systems Engagement team, I've had the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects. At Healthfirst, the work is meaningful, and the supportive environment challenges me to grow continuously. I couldn't have asked for a more rewarding experience this summer.

Rafael G.

This experience has been profound and immersive, as I have had the opportunity to work on audits for various IT business processes. This has allowed me to see the business as a whole when it comes to IT applications. 

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