Summer 2027 Graduate Internship Program- Dalio Center for Health Justice

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dalio Center for Health Justice at NewYork-Presbyterian is seeking a highly motivated Graduate Intern to support initiatives that advance health equity, address social determinants of health, and improve outcomes for diverse communities. This is a 10-week paid summer internship offering graduate students hands-on experience working with multidisciplinary teams on strategic projects involving health equity, population health, community engagement, research, and program development. Interns will contribute to initiatives intended to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities while gaining exposure to healthcare innovation and equity-focused work. The ideal candidate is passionate about public health and health equity, has strong analytical and communication skills, and is comfortable developing professional presentations, reports, and executive-level materials for internal and external stakeholders.

The internship is full-time and on-site, with all employees expected to live within a commutable distance to NewYork-Presbyterian. The program is approximately 10 weeks, with dates expected to be June 1, 2027–August 6, 2027, or June 7, 2027–August 13, 2027; final dates are to be confirmed. The role is based in New York, New York. The hourly salary is $40.00. NYP will not reimburse travel expenses.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Master's or Doctoral degree program.
• Must have completed at least one year of graduate-level coursework by the start of the Summer 2027 internship program.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Health Policy, Population Health, Epidemiology, Social Work, Public Administration, Health Informatics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in health equity, public health, community engagement, healthcare operations, or population health.
• Previous experience in healthcare, public health, academic research, community engagement, or program evaluation.
• Experience conducting literature reviews, data analysis, or research projects.
• Experience developing executive-level presentations and reports.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health, health equity frameworks, and population health concepts.
• Familiarity with data visualization, survey tools, or quality improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated leadership experience through employment, volunteer work, student organizations, or research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health equity and community-based initiatives.
• Conduct literature reviews and environmental scans related to public health, health disparities, social determinants of health, and population health.
• Assist with data collection, organization, analysis, and reporting.
• Develop presentations, reports, executive summaries, and briefing materials.
• Create PowerPoint presentations that communicate complex concepts, project outcomes, and recommendations.
• Draft, edit, and format professional documents in Microsoft Word, including reports, meeting summaries, project plans, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate and participate in meetings with internal teams, community organizations, and external partners.
• Support community engagement and outreach activities.
• Prepare materials for leadership meetings, conferences, presentations, and speaking engagements.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and timelines and support project management activities.
• Research best practices and emerging trends related to health equity and population health.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, and administrative stakeholders across the health system.
• Present project updates, findings, and recommendations to leadership.
• Develop and deliver a final presentation about the primary internship project, including objectives, outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations for future implementation.

Benefits

• Dedicated mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to health equity strategy and population health initiatives within a leading academic health system.
• Networking opportunities with healthcare leaders and professionals.
• Cross-functional collaboration with clinical, operational, and community stakeholders.
• Opportunity to contribute to projects that positively impact the health and well-being of underserved communities.
• Final capstone presentation to department leadership showcasing internship accomplishments.
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits supporting employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level