Regional Summer Opportunities
Summer Internship Program The Lowcountry AHEC summer internship program is an experience offered to minority and underserved graduating high school seniors and college students interested in a health professions career. Once accepted, students are placed at a healthcare facility in the Lowcountry AHEC region (Allendale, Charleston, Colleton, Hampton or Orangeburg Counties). At the completion of this program, students may receive a stipend if all requirements are fulfilled and funding is available.
Interns are required to:
- Complete 40 hours of work/observation
- Attend all meetings (virtual and live in Walterboro) with the program coordinator
- Provide a PowerPoint Presentation on the internship experience
Program Session: Late July through August. Please be advised that some healthcare facilities may require that interns cover the cost of medical exams, background checks, etc. before beginning their experience.
Application: 2024 Summer Internship Application
Recommendation Form: 2024 Summer Program Recommendation Form
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 3, 2024
Submit application, essay, transcript, and 2 recommendation forms by email to Jalacy Green, greenj@lcahec.com
Contact: Jalacy Green or LaRonda Johnson, Health Careers Program Coordinators or Tracey Wilson, Program Assistant for more information.
Phone: (843) 782-5052, Fax: (843) 782-5053