Employers are reimbursed up to one-half the cost of employing interns. Funding for this program is provided through a contract with the Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, Minnesota Department of Health. Ongoing funding is dependent upon approval in the upcoming legislative session. Employers must provide an application for students and interview candidates for the internship. Employers must provide an orientation for the students.
Employers can employ no more than five students from any one school.
Employers must be willing to evaluate the program. Prepare examination rooms Computer data entry Students should not be expected to perform duties not associated with the health care industry such as mowing lawns or general maintenance. Similar brochures are sent to all Minnesota high schools and post-secondary health care careers education programs. Any hospital, medical clinic or physician can participate in the Summer Intern Program by completing the application and establishing a grant agreement with the Minnesota Hospital and Healthcare Partnership. You should begin by contacting local high school and post-secondary health care careers programs, or by placing an advertisement in area newspapers.