Summer Enrichment Program
Application Period: October 14, 2024 - February 7, 2025.
The Institute for Diversity and Health Equity’s Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) is a 10-week, paid internship program for graduate students that are in the process of pursuing an advanced degree within health care or a related field. Students in the program are paired with a health care organization where they benefit from experiential learning, mentorship, networking and the opportunity to learn from experts in the field. Experienced administrators serve as preceptors and mentors, providing support and career advice as well as critical early-career connections.
The Summer Enrichment Program seeks students with a demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity and health equity through lived experiences to strengthen the pipeline and build the next generation of diverse executives and leaders in health care.
IDFHE SUMMER ENRICHMENT BY THE NUMBERS
1994
Summer Enrichment Program Launched
1,500+
Individuals Placed in SEP Internships Since Launch
500+
Host Sites Participated in SEP Since Launch
2025 Host Sites Coming Soon.
2025 Host Sites Coming Soon
Meet IFDHE Summer Enrichment Program Alumni
“The Summer Enrichment Program prepared me to be met with anything in my future roles by providing me with professional time management, project management and communication skills. I valued my time in the hospital and appreciate all the connections with team members, patients and doctors that have guided me through this journey.”
Melissa Jackson, Stanford University School of Medicine (Stanford, Calif.)
“During the Summer Enrichment Program, I worked on expanding a mobile integrated health program to include COPD patients. Being able to see the collaboration of various departments to achieve a final goal was insightful. This program showed me the value of collaboration and networking to efficiently work together as a team.”
Sharanda Jackson, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital (Brattleboro, Vt.)
“This program allowed me to better navigate and communicate within a hospital setting. I worked in the operations and transport team to evaluate areas of improvement, especially within the DEI space, and I learned the value of networking and communication throughout my time in the program.”
Marcus Motte, Montefiore Hospital (Bronx, N.Y.)
“This internship gave me the opportunity to learn about every position that it takes to efficiently run a hospital, I was able to see the entire spectrum of health care. This exposure prepared me for future roles and allowed me to not be afraid when taking initiative on projects. I assisted with a program that aims to provide transportation for patients to access clinics.”
Bobby Paikatt, Mainline Health (Wynnewood, Pa.)
IFDHE's Summer Enrichment Program is co-presented by:
For more information about the Summer Enrichment Program, please email ifd-sep@aha.org.