Multi-Semester Collegiate Internship Program

Looking to turn your education into experience? Parkland’s Multi-Semester Internship gives you hands-on learning, mentorship, and the chance to grow your career inside one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems.

What You’ll Gain

Through this paid, multi-semester program, you will:

• Build practical skills and industry knowledge
• Develop professional competencies for future success
• Expand your network within the healthcare environment

Interns benefit from:

• Mentorship from on-site supervisors and Workforce Development staff
• Professional workshops to strengthen skills and confidence
• Career guidance and coaching
• Operational tours for exposure across Parkland’s healthcare system

In addition to daily responsibilities, each intern completes a major project aligned with their field of study—contributing to Parkland’s mission while gaining real-world expertise.

Your Future Starts Here!

By leveraging the resources of a large, integrated healthcare organization, participants leave the program with valuable experience, connections, and confidence to advance their careers.

Eligibility Requirements

• Primary/permanent residence is preferred to be in Dallas County
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited university fulfilling upper-level undergraduate courses, with completion of at least 90 credit hours, or
  
• Must be actively enrolled in an accreted graduate degree program
• Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States of America
• Must be interested in utilizing their career field in the healthcare industry
• Applicants must be willing to complete a 12-month internship experience, beginning mid-January until December
• Must be enrolled as a student during the entire 12 month internship experience

Application Guidelines

All documents must be typed and uploaded to your online application to be considered for the internship program.

1. Complete the online job application.
2. Upload your resume in your online application under "Upload Your Resume."
   
3. Carefully read the Program Agreement. If you agree with all the terms, you must sign and date at the bottom and upload in your online application packet under "Upload Other Documents."
4. Obtain your unofficial college transcript(s), scan front and back, and upload in your online application under "Upload Other Documents."
   

Additional Information

• This program is in person. A remote or hybrid work setting is not offered at this time.
• Application Instructions and Program Agreement
  

Discover the Intern Experience

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• Safa Faizi
  The University of Texas at Dallas

  Being an intern at Parkland for the past eight months has been a more-than-rewarding experience. Working with the Community Social Impact Department and contributing to their mission and goals with the Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC), findhelp.org and community health workers gave me the opportunity to experience different areas of the department. I'm also very grateful for the many professional development events that I attended, and I hope to make use of these skills and knowledge in providing better care for patients in the future.

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• Emmanuel A. Adebunmi
  University of North Texas Health Science Center

  "The Center of Innovation and Value at Parkland has a mission to ''improve value through achieving exemplary outcomes that matters to patients while lowering the cost of care per capita." I am grateful to be part of the team. Throughout the intern journey, I believe I have developed innovative ways in empowering patients during their healthcare process.

  Thank you, Parkland!

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• Sha'Nya Calixte
  Florida State University

  My experience as a Multi-Semester intern has been both enriching and educational, playing a pivotal role in my personal and professional growth. I have developed new technical and interpersonal skills, which have bolstered my confidence and capability within the field. Observing the practical applications of concepts from my graduate studies has deepened my passion for health informatics and solidified my commitment to a long-term career in this field. This internship has acted as a critical bridge between my academic knowledge and real-world experience, offering me invaluable learning and contribution opportunities.

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• Thomas Devasia
  The University of Texas at Dallas

  My internship with the planning, design and construction team at Parkland has been a deeply transformative experience. I had the privilege of working alongside industry experts who were not only knowledgeable, but also enthusiastic about mentoring me throughout my journey. This opportunity allowed me to gain a fresh perspective in the healthcare industry, particularly in understanding how infrastructure plays a vital role in supporting patient care. The hands-on involvement in real-world projects and challenges significantly enhanced my skills in project management and design. Ultimately, this experience has deepened my passion for the field and helped me reimagine my career path in an exciting new direction.