Experiential Opportunities in Health: Innovation, Research, and Public Health
At ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® of America, students are committed to developing strong research acumen and leadership skills. We understand that advancing health in our world is not only about learning the basics of biology or chemistry. It requires a deep commitment to improving care for human beings—a pursuit grounded in collaboration, creative thinking, ethical clarity, and an understanding of science, systems, and society. It demands a tenacious, coordinated effort to advance life-saving therapeutics and technologies through the research pipeline. Our students aim to improve lives—one community, one patient, one system at a time. Whether conducting laboratory research, contributing to health innovation, or driving strategy consulting forward, they remain guided by a strong commitment to equity and the practical application of knowledge to real-world problems.
Below is a curated list experiential opportunities (e.g., internships in) health innovation, biomedical research, and public health. These experiences complement academic preparation by giving students the chance to engage with the full spectrum of the healthcare ecosystem—from cutting-edge biomedical research and global health policy to the strategic thinking that drives innovation, equity, and access in health systems worldwide.
Biomedical Industry Internships
- Johnson & Johnson – Summer Internship Program
- Merck Research Laboratories – Internship & Co-op Programs
- Sanofi – Internship Opportunities
- AbbVie – Summer Internship Program
- Edwards Lifesciences – Internship Opportunities
- Terumo Medical – Internship and Co-op Programs
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical – Research Internships
- Amgen – Internship & Co-op Programs
- Genentech – Internship Programs
- Biogen – Internship and Early Career Opportunities
- Pfizer – Internships & Co-ops
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals – Internships
- Novartis – Internship Programs
- Gilead Sciences – Internships
- Bristol Myers Squibb – Internships and Co-ops
- BeOne – Life Science & Healthcare Internships
Academic Research & REU Programs
- UCLA Undergraduate Research Programs (REU)
- Caltech Summer Research Opportunities (SURF Program)
- USC Health & Biomedical Research Internships
- NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP)
- HHMI Summer Research Programs
Public and Global Health Research Internships
- Orange County Health Care Agency – Research Internship
- California Department of Public Health – Volunteer Intern Program
- UCLA Public Health Scholars
- Global Health Corps – Fellowship and Internship Opportunities
- PATH – Global Health Innovation Internships
- Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) – Internship Program
- Doctors Without Borders (MSF) – Internship Opportunities
- United Nations Global Health Internship
- World Health Organization (WHO) Internship Programme
Other opportunities
- CHOC Medical Intelligence and Innovation Institute (Mi4) Summer Internship Program
Consulting Opportunities
General Management Consulting (MBB)
- McKinsey & Company – Internship Programs
- Boston Consulting Group (BCG) – Internship Opportunities
- Bain & Company – Internship & Associate Programs
Biomedical and Health-focused Consulting Firms
- LEK Consulting – Life Sciences & Healthcare Internships
- ZS Associates – Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Consulting Internships
- ClearView Healthcare Partners – Internships
- Putnam Associates – Internships & Early Careers
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