Upcoming HPA Events & Opportunities

January 

• Ole Miss Pharmacy Information Session
  • The University of Mississippi Pharmacy Program Q&A with Lindsey Cooper, Coordinator of Admissions
  • Ole Miss recently reduced their non-resident fees for out-of-state pharmacy students. Lindsey would love to share more with interested students. 
  • Tuesday, January 13, 6:00-7:00 PM on Zoom (Central). 
  • Zoom Link: https://olemiss.zoom.us/j/81535208919
• HPA Drop-In Advising for Spring Registration Changes
  • Thursday, January 15, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, Education Building, 201B
  • Tuesday, January 20, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Education Building, 201B
  • Wednesday, January 21, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM, Education Building, 201A
• UTHSC Physician Assistant Information Session 
  • UTHSC Physician Assistant Information Session Sign Up
  • January 23, 2025, 5 PM CST
• Reapplicant Meeting
  •  Tuesday, January 27, 5:30 PM, Zoom 

February

• 2026-2027 Letter Collection Process Meeting (Pre-Med, Pre-Dent)
  • Wednesday, February 4, 4:00 PM, FJ-B
  • Thursday, February 5, 5:30 PM, Zoom 

March

• Spring First-Year Class Meetings
  • Date/Time TBD
• Accepted Student Panel
  • Date/Time TBD

April

• Spring Registration Drop-In Advising
  • Dates/Times TBD

American College of Physicians Summer Internship Program

• The American College of Physicians (ACP) offers undergraduate juniors and seniors, along with graduate students, an opportunity to gain insight and valuable exposure to career options in medicine, health administration, public policy, and other healthcare-related fields. 
• The ACP Summer Internship Program is designed to help expand access to careers within the healthcare industry by providing an experience that will inspire students to consider the variety of career opportunities available that influence health, medicine, and public policy.
• LinkedIn: (Philadelphia): https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4351256820/; (Washington DC): https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4351246829/
• Direct link to ACP Internship Career Center: Career Center | Recruitment

2026 Orthopaedic Summer Internship

• This is an opportunity for three (3) current college students, preferably rising juniors and seniors.
• The program will run June 15-July 24, 2026.
• The program offers camaraderie and development among the participants; mentorship by current and future orthopaedic surgeons, healthcare professionals and executives; and exposure to the operative, clinical, and business components of medicine. In addition, the opportunities to network include introductions and interaction with executives and physicians representing various healthcare institutions and industry-leading companies. Interns will also study orthopaedic conditions with university research teams.
• Deadline: January 26, 2026.
• Link to apply and more details: https://campbell-foundation.org/summer-orthopaedic-internship/
• Internship finalists may be required to participate in a video conference interview. Internship offers will be extended on or before March 6, 2026.

Baptist Summer Scholars

• The deadline for this application is February 13, 2026. 
• A completed application consists of a completed application form (one-page document), a personal statement, and a current resume.
• The 4-week program will be offered in two cohorts: May 11-June 5 and June 15-July 10.
• Information about student applications for summer housing at Rhodes will be available on March 2, 2026. 
• All application materials should be sent directly to michele.schlinsog@bmhcc.org.  

NYU Project Healthcare – Summer Volunteer Program

• Project Healthcare (PHC) is offered in Manhattan at NYC Health+Hospitals/Bellevue, and in Brooklyn at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn. PHC volunteers are given the opportunity to explore the reality of a career in medicine by providing patient support by carrying out such tasks as talking with patients, supporting them, making phone calls on their behalf, monitoring their length of stay, and helping their emotional and physical wellness within the purview of a volunteer.
• 10-week clinical summer volunteer program, Project Healthcare (PHC)
• The PHC application is now open and will close on February 1, 2026.  
• Students are welcome to reach out to BellevueProjectHealthcare@nyulangone.org or BrooklynProjectHealthcare@nyulangone.org with any questions.

Community Health Opportunity: Project Horseshoe Farm 

• The application deadline is January 18, 2026.
• Fellows can make a significant positive impact on the health and quality of life of our vulnerable neighbors while honing their skills in the intricate social, emotional, and humanistic aspects of service.  They gain a deeper understanding of the lives of their health partners and some of the many challenges our vulnerable neighbors face.  Finally, they can support the efforts of local health and social services systems, learn about the strengths and many challenges in these systems through the eyes of their health partners, and discover how their volunteerism as citizen service leaders contributes to a broader framework of community health
• Apply Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiuqe08JaLmINtpXrbKcBC3d3KGGFw84Z9VNCvCZR-fQP6lw/viewform?usp=header

Church Health Scholars

• Church Health is committed to increasing the number of underrepresented doctors in Memphis. Through our clinical programs and strong community partnerships, we offer a comprehensive pipeline for students from diverse backgrounds to pursue careers in medicine. Church Health is interested in recruiting future healthcare professionals who want to serve the underserved. 
• Full-time, paid positions with benefits. 
• Placements in medical, dental, optometry, physical rehabilitation, and patient advisory services. 
• Priority Deadline: February 16 
• Check out their website or our recorded session in Box to learn more: https://rhodes.box.com/s/ka7dza7ypj23io7ezahiljv52cjrd4th.