Novant Health Launches Paid Internship Programs to Drive Career Opportunities and Health Equity

Novant Health is honoring the late Dr. Ophelia Garmon-Brown with a new program offering paid internships to local students. Monica Rivers, vice president of engagement and learning at Novant, said Bridges to Healthcare is part of Novant's larger mission toward upward mobility and health equity. We believe in fostering a collaborative, educational environment where you feel valued and empowered to contribute to our cause.

The Bridges to Healthcare Program

The Bridges to Healthcare internship program is an innovative paid program created to assist in closing the skills gap in healthcare by supporting the education of high school students and recent high school graduates. The program provides early exposure to healthcare careers and is offered in two phases. Launched in January 2022, 103 students have participated in Bridges to Healthcare, and the program is made possible by the John M. Belk Endowment’s $1.4 million grant to the Novant Health Foundation.

Phase I: High School Internship

Phase I provides high school students with exposure to both clinical and non-clinical careers. Students gain real-world experience and mentorship through rotations including radiology, rehabilitation, respiratory services, Novant Health’s people & culture solutions center and the Novant Health Medical Group. Students also receive training on college and career readiness with mock interviews, financial literacy modules, and work ready credentialing and certification.

Phase II: Educational Assistance

Phase II of the program provides educational assistance for students pursuing an associate degree, certification, or diploma in a healthcare-related field at any participating North Carolina community college, funding full tuition, books and fees. This phase is designed for recent high school graduates interested in pursuing healthcare degrees at community college.

Eligibility Criteria and Requirements

To participate in the Bridges to Healthcare program, students must meet the following requirements:

Novant Health IT Student Team Member Program

The Novant Health IT student team member program is a dynamic, year-round opportunity for college students pursuing careers in information technology. This program allows you to work part time alongside experienced IT professionals, gaining hands-on experience and exploring diverse career paths within the field. As a student team member, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, develop practical skills, and support innovative solutions that drive healthcare forward.

Pharmacy Paid Internship Program

Novant Health is recruiting for our paid, longitudinal pharmacy internship program. The Novant Health pharmacy paid internship program provides pharmacy students with a comprehensive learning experience and exposure to hospital and health system pharmacy practice. Pharmacy students will grow professionally and personally, through interaction with health care professionals and support projects that align with health system initiatives.

Pharmacy Eligibility Requirements:

• Incoming pharmacy year one (PY1) or pharmacy year two (PY2) student.
• Enrolled and in good standing at a North Carolina school of pharmacy.
• Able to work a minimum of 16 hours every third weekend during academic year.
• Able to work approximately 32 hours per week during summer break.

System-Wide Student Opportunities

Experience an internship program developed to recruit the best qualified students for extended learning experiences in identified departments. It is a system-wide program designed for undergraduate and graduate interns to gain real world experiences through a project-based approach. Are you ready to turn your classroom knowledge into real-world impact?