2026 Program Registration

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Summer 2026 HCC Internship and Community Health Leaders Programs Application Registration

WELCOME TO THE HCC INTERNSHIP AND COMMUNITY HEALTH LEADERS PROGRAMS REGISTRATION FORM!

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The application for the Summer 2025 HCC Internship and Community Health Leaders Programs Application has closed. The application for the Summer 2026 HCC Internship and Community Health Leaders Programs Application will open in fall 2025. If you have a question about a previously submitted application, contact us at via our applicant support form.
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Thank you for your interest in Health Career Connection (HCC)’s comprehensive paid summer internship and community health leaders programs! We are dedicated to empowering students like you to discover and achieve your health career goals. Spend your summer in an experiential learning internship program designed to develop the next generation of diverse health professionals and leaders. We look forward to receiving your application!

You must first complete the Applicant Registration form prior to completing this application. Once completed, check your email for your unique application link in order to complete your application. 

If you need additional support, submit a request via our applicant support form.

Thank you for your interest in Health Career Connection (HCC)’s comprehensive paid Summer Internship and Community Health Leaders programs! We are committed to empowering students like you to discover and pursue your authentic health career goals.

The application for the Summer 2026 HCC Internship and Community Health Leaders Programs Application has closed. However, applications remain open only for select regions, including the Denver Metropolitan Area, Central Coast (California), Coachella Valley (California), the Greater Chicago Area, and Tennessee.

The application for the Summer 2027 HCC Internship and Community Health Leaders Programs Application will open in fall 2026. If you’d like to stay informed about future opportunities, please submit our registration form to be added to our contact list and considered for upcoming programs.

We appreciate your interest and look forward to supporting your journey toward becoming one of the next generation’s health professionals and leaders. Thank you for taking the first step toward your future with HCC!

Deadlines:
Central Coast, California – January 12, 2026
Coachella Valley, California – January 12, 2026
Denver Metropolitan Area – January 21, 2026
Tennessee – January 21, 2026
Greater Chicago Area – January 21, 2026

If you have a question about a previously submitted application, contact us at info@healthcareers.org.

Thank you for your interest in Health Career Connection (HCC)’s comprehensive paid Summer Internship and Community Health Leaders programs! We are committed to empowering students like you to discover and pursue your authentic health career goals.

Please note that there are two parts to the HCC application process. This registration form is the first step. Once you submit this form, you will be directed to the full application and will also receive a link to it at the email address you provide. Both forms must be submitted to be considered for our program. 

We appreciate your interest and look forward to supporting your journey toward becoming one of the next generation’s health professionals and leaders. Thank you for taking the first step toward your future with HCC!

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The application deadline for your region has been extended. Updated deadlines are:
  • Coachella Valley California: Monday, January 12, 2026
  • Central Coast California: Monday, January 12, 2026
  • Greater Chicago: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  • Tennessee: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  • Denver Metropolitan Area: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
If you haven’t submitted your application yet, we encourage you to do so by your region’s new deadline via the application link that will be emailed to you.

The application for the Summer 2026 HCC Internship and Community Health Leaders Programs has closed. The application for the Summer 2027 programs will open in fall 2026. If you have a question about a previously submitted application, contact us at info@healthcareers.org.

If you’d like to stay informed about future opportunities, please submit our registration form below to be added to our contact list and considered for upcoming programs.
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