Project Horseshoe Farm

Horseshoe Farm offers an intensive gap year (13 month) Community Health Leaders Fellowship, which includes housing and an educational stipend. It is geared towards recent college graduates from around the nation interested in community health and education, non-profit and organizational management, and community service leadership. The competitive Fellowship is a unique opportunity for high levels of responsibility and to help shape community health locally. Its ultimate aim is to prepare citizen service leaders needed for tomorrow’s communities.

FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR WINTER: Sunday, February 13, 2022 @ 11:59pm (CST)

To learn more about this fellowship, please join Project Horseshoe Farm via Zoom on Tuesday, February 1st at 4:30 CST. This Zoom conversation will be led by current Site Directors and Fellows to discuss our mission and values, provide insight into the experience at each site, and answer applicant questions. The focus of the conversation will be centered around the 2022-23 Fellowship, and all are welcome to join.

To learn more about the fellowship requirements and to apply, visit Horseshoe Farm.

Rural Premedical Internship Program

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is pleased to announce the 2021 MSU-CHM Rural Premedical Internship Program.  The Rural Premedical Internship Program is designed to be a flexible, self-directed summer experience for premedical students interested in rural medicine.  The goals of the program are to give each student an introduction to rural medicine while working on activities designed to strengthen medical school applications and interview skills.

Any student who has completed at least 4 semesters of undergraduate education is eligible to apply. Program selection is competitive, with preference given to rural students from Michigan who are interested in remaining in the state for medical training and eventual rural practice.  There is no cost for the internship program and no stipend will be provided.

Please visit the MSU-CHM Rural Premedical Internship Program Application to apply by the March 12, 2021 deadline! Only applications submitted electronically will be accepted.

If you have any questions, please contact us at wendli14@msu.edu or by phone 231-675-2245.

Stryker Medical Education Summer Internship

Calling all freshman, sophomores and juniors!

A K Alum is planning to host a summer intern at Stryker. Check out this video to learn more about the alum, Intro to Stryker and read the Medical Education Intern Job Description below.  

Want to know more, fill out this form and the CCPD will be in contact: Medication Education Internship at Stryker

Medical Education Intern Job Description

Who we want:

  • Challengers.  People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions.
  • Teammates.  Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.
  • Charismatic networkers. Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts.
  • Strategic thinkers. Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performance objectives.
  • Customer-oriented achievers. Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships.
  • Game changers. Persistent interns who will stop at nothing to live out Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better.

What You Get Out of the Internship:

Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for the best and brightest students to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward.

Stryker Medical Education Interns will get to:

  • Apply classroom knowledge in a fast-paced and growing industry setting
  • Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills
  • Complete projects that revolve around medical education, marketing/operations, brand management, and portfolio management
  • Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business

As a Medical Education Intern at Stryker, you will be placed in one of the following teams:

  • Participate in key medical education activities such as developing curriculums, executing events, and collecting data
  • Gain field experience with sales members and surgeons operating in the US
  • Gather customer insights to create new events and expand current programs 
  • Continue market analysis projects and help our business leverage medical education as a key tool

What You Need:

  • Currently working on completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field or equivalent; we will only consider students who plan be enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the summer
  • Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above; must be the case at the date of hire and also will be verified during background check in the spring
  • Must be permanent resident of the U.S. or U.S. citizen
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
  • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment
  • Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Proven leadership and business acumen skills
  • Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Work from Home: Available