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Spring 2026
February
Fall 2026 HPA Academic Internships Info Sessions
- Learn your next steps to apply for a Fall HPA internship.
- Attendance at one of these sessions is required for priority placement.
- February 23, 5:00 PM, Spence Wilson, Led by Jessica Flanigan, Career & Professional Development
- February 24, 6:00 PM, Zoom: https://rhodes.zoom.us/j/9680452576, Led by Jessica Flanigan, Career & Professional Development
March
Spring First-Year Class Meetings
- Date/Time TBD
Accepted Student Panel
- Date/Time TBD
April
Spring Registration Drop-In Advising
- Dates/Times TBD
Summer Opportunities
Rhodes RISE Summer Internships
- 8-week internship program at a local nonprofit organization (Church Health). Earn F11 credit.
- Application Link: https://rhodescollege.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cRR33GYTy9EbzsW
- Application deadline is February 27.
- Website: https://sites.rhodes.edu/careerservices/information-students/internships/rhodes-impact-summer-experience
Summer Church Health Internships
- Church Health has a variety of internship positions, including a dental intern, an eye clinic and optometry intern, an intern in the Well, and more.
- Review the website for more information: https://churchhealth.org/internship-opportunities/.
- Applications are due by March 19.
UTHSC HCOP Pre-Matriculation Program
- We are in the process of recruiting rising juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a career in Medical Laboratory Science, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy for our HCOP Pre-Matriculation Program.
- https://www.uthsc.edu/health-professions/about/reach/pre-matriculation-program.php
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.
- All application materials should be sent directly to michele.schlinsog@bmhcc.org.
Growth Year Opportunities
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.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health and Society
- The Certificate in Health and Society is designed to prepare students to become skilled and compassionate healthcare providers, public health professionals, and policy advocates who understand how social determinants shape health status and who are committed to working in solidarity with and to advocating for stigmatized and underserved populations.
- Check out the website to learn more: https://www.rhodes.edu/academics/graduate-studies/post-baccalaureate-certificate-health-society
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Exotic Animal Care Internship
- Key responsibilities include animal husbandry, education, habitat maintenance, diet preparation, health monitoring, and rescue support.
- Start date is August 15, 2026.
- Application due: April 1, 2026.
- More details attached.