A program to complement graduate studies in healthcare or association management
The American College of Healthcare Executives Diversity Internship was established in 1991 to attract diverse students into the fields of healthcare and professional society management and to further their postgraduate education.
Internship Purpose
The ACHE Diversity Internship has three primary purposes:
- To provide exposure to a broad range of association management issues and one-on-one interaction with senior-level executives.
- To involve the intern in the execution of a variety of administrative tasks in preparation for the future management of similar tasks.
- To enhance the individual's decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Internship Program
The three-month internship program will provide an opportunity for the intern to rotate through all major ACHE departments including the Executive Office, Communications and Marketing, Business Excellence, Health Administration Press, Learning and Executive Engagement. ACHE Senior Vice President of Executive Engagement, Anita Halvorsen, FACHE, will serve as the preceptor for the internship program. The internship program's content will be developed around organizational needs and the intern's special interests. There will be a limited opportunity to attend healthcare management meetings and conferences. In addition, the intern will participate in the Institute for Diversity and Health Equity's Summer Enrichment Program, which will provide added exposure to the healthcare management field. A final project will be required as part of this program.
Eligible Candidates
You are eligible to apply for the ACHE Diversity Internship if you meet the following criterion:
- You have successfully completed one year of graduate studies and are currently enrolled in a healthcare or association management program at a university that is accredited by the regional accrediting association in the United States approved by the U.S. Department of Education or that holds membership in the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada.
How to Apply
The ACHE Diversity Internship is offered annually. Applicants will be vetted through the Institute for Diversity and Health Equity's Summer Enrichment Program (SEP). To participate in this program, applicants must apply to the SEP by using the online database system found on the following website: https://ifdhe.aha.org/summer-enrichment-program-overview.
ACHE is an equal opportunity employer.