Innovative Graduate Level Internship and Practicum | Health Equity in Action
Wellness Equity Alliance offers internship and practicum experiences for students pursuing relevant graduate degrees such as MPH, MHA, MPP, and MS. Internships and practicums provide opportunities for students to apply their education and experience to meaningful projects, develop professional skills (such as analysis, project management, presentation and communication, time and priority management, etc.), and enhance professional and peer networks. Interns work alongside WEA’s leaders who are actively advancing health equity and healthcare delivery to underserved communities.
The program empowers students to contribute across a diverse range of high-impact focus areas:
Nursing
Behavioral Health
Street Medicine
Infectious Disease
Marketing and Communications
Health Law
Community Health
Sociomedical Sciences
Health Policy
Epidemiology
Global Health
“My experience at WEA was incredibly supportive. The regular meetings, staff check-ins, and Town Halls helped me stay engaged and connected throughout my internship. I appreciated being able to contribute my skills to meaningful work while being part of such a supportive community. I would definitely recommend the internship to other students.” — Y.A., Former WEA Intern |
“My internship at WEA was a highly valuable experience that gave me opportunities to work across different teams, explore meaningful projects, and develop new skills. I especially appreciated the bi-weekly intern meetings and the flexibility to explore different teams and find projects that aligned with my interests. The experience helped me build confidence and see the impact my work could have.” — M.M., Former WEA Intern |
“My internship at WEA was an immersive, hands-on experience that gave me the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while growing professionally. The supportive and communicative leadership helped me navigate different projects, strengthen my leadership skills, and gain valuable experience working collaboratively with teams. Overall, it was a rewarding opportunity for professional growth.” — A.N., Former WEA Intern |
“My experience at WEA was incredibly supportive. The regular meetings, staff check-ins, and Town Halls helped me stay engaged and connected throughout my internship. I appreciated being able to contribute my skills to meaningful work while being part of such a supportive community. I would definitely recommend the internship to other students.” — Y.A., Former WEA Intern | “My internship at WEA was a highly valuable experience that gave me opportunities to work across different teams, explore meaningful projects, and develop new skills. I especially appreciated the bi-weekly intern meetings and the flexibility to explore different teams and find projects that aligned with my interests. The experience helped me build confidence and see the impact my work could have.” — M.M., Former WEA Intern | “My internship at WEA was an immersive, hands-on experience that gave me the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while growing professionally. The supportive and communicative leadership helped me navigate different projects, strengthen my leadership skills, and gain valuable experience working collaboratively with teams. Overall, it was a rewarding opportunity for professional growth.” — A.N., Former WEA Intern |
