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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black">PREMED PREHEALTH: Paid Health and Medical Internship with Health Career Connections!</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Hello Students,</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Health Career Connections is offering paid summer health internships in the Central Valley in Summer 2024!</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">If you are interested in a paid health internship this summer, I highly suggest applying to this program. This program is partnered with numerous medical organizations and
clinics throughout California including Livingston Community Health, Central California Alliance for Health, and many more!</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Many UC Merced students have been selected to participate previously in these health internships. As a UC Merced student you may be competitive in the application process!
Please see below for more information or click on this <a href="https://email.mail.joinhandshake.com/c/eJw8z0FuwyAQBdDTwKaqBYzt4AWLqlYu0ANYeGZiuzEQYVCuXyVNu_1f8_WGnLU4W8lOn5SGvm1VJ1c3DGCGmU904YvqiMwAM0BHPGPb89DL1Uc6Vn_lKfjjmDj4bZ82crrtegVWbs4oA1qD0icNpm38xXgLylrUSLNWolWPm-Y7bfF_rMEU5O7WUm6HgA9hzsKc7_d7s7Lfy4o-M-ejSXl5VHDeUxYwKmH6WsJ0pJqRBYxP0mOd86sKTFsNAsYn9BViioVjETC-1H-5Dze_LVHAWOM2FZ8XLky_Tx7ylhNVLNNc8crFfT5Rb8ixcJbZ5SUlCj6KVlUMnJGpYaqyuAHs-xeuKe0_AQAA__-Txnsr" target="_blank">
<b><span style="color:#003580">HCC's Website </span></b></a>for more info.</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The Deadline to apply is December 11th!
</span></u></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">See the attached flyer for more information about this great program! As a friendly reminder, if you are planning on applying to medical school, health-related graduate
programs, or similar programs, having these types of experiences can enhance your competitiveness in the application process!</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Best Wishes,</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Robert</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Robert Goodman</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Natural Sciences Career Specialist</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">209-205-8334</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">University of California, Merced</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Dear Colleagues, </span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">I am writing to encourage you to promote
<b>Health Career Connection (HCC)’s</b> comprehensive <b>paid </b>summer health internship and professional development program to your
<b>undergraduate students and recent graduates</b> pursuing public health, health management, and healthcare related careers. Students can apply
<a href="https://email.mail.joinhandshake.com/c/eJw8kE2O3CAQhU8Dm2gsoDxuZsEiiuUL5ABWGcqGjAGLH_X1I_dMsn2l9_R95YzWdtOcjHwICdM4infuzSgm6dT2se_bLnfCDWES7qGEhceG4LjH5KrHT1oj1rpSxHCuwRk5vk8CNA9GCQVSgpAPCWoccFeoQWhtpXWbFGwUd2f4k0P6PzbYHPlpfGtXZfCTqYWp5fl8Dp7wbN5iISp1yOVgagmpUUnVh-vtKvkoGJla8LrOYLGFnO42LGcuDGbJ1NRbXGvuxRKD-UV9A1D5PkVyoUcG88vlO7Q5NUrtXvgS-5djvDAcicHcU1gbloMaua8_VH6V7Lpt69btJzXz68X9w9JNzIspR84uYmKj6DZSseQGcp038wH67bf1OZ9_AwAA__9S54iZ" target="_blank">
<b><span style="color:#003580">here</span></b><span style="color:#003580"> </span>
</a>for internships in HCC’s four California regions or our New England, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee, or Washington D.C. regions. Please distribute the attached flyer and information below to your students and relevant on campus organizations.</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">For over 30 year HCC has inspired and empowered the next generation of diverse health and professionals. Through our
<b>paid,</b> 10 week, full time internship program with leading health care and public health employers interns are provided an educational stipend and have the unique opportunity to:</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Strengthen their network</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Discover or affirm their health career direction</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Find mentors</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Develop professional skills</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Secure jobs (70% are offered a fulltime job or extended internship)</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Increase competitiveness for graduate education (Public Health, Medicine, Mental Health, and Business)</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">To ensure safe experiences for students during the COVID-19 pandemic, HCC works with host organizations to provide in person, hybrid, or virtual internships that comply
with health regulations.</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"> </span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">HCC is open to all undergraduate students and recent graduates. Students enrolled in graduate programs are not eligible to apply. We are open to all students and strongly
encourage BIPOC students, first generation students, and those from economically challenged and underserved backgrounds to apply.</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"> </span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">To apply, student should submit their application and required materials by
<b>December 2023</b>.</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">We hope you will help us spread the word about HCC! We would be happy to offer a virtual information session for your students.</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Thank you so much. We appreciate your help and support!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:white;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://email.mail.joinhandshake.com/c/eJxkj01u9CAMQE8Dm09fZHB-yIJF1Wgu0ANEDngm6QSICNy_mum0m26f7adnb41xi5Fs1QAK-7aFTq4WoRuHwcCw9NelH696VN0CoEjB0IFHuVL050p3ngOd58yBtn3evFVt1wMauVkNGpVCUINC3TZ01WQQjHHK-UWBaOFx03ymLf7KGpeC3O1aynEKfBP6IvSFjuPvlsDLnrLASQvd1xLmM9XsWOD07HmoOb9Ggf1Wg8DpWfmCLsXCsQicXsk_nMJB2y0KnGrc5kL5xoX994enPHLy1ZV5qe7Oxb5TZs7_HMfCWWabbyn5QFG0UF3g7Ng37KssdkTz_8OtKe1fAQAA__95xHj0"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:white;border:solid #003580 1.0pt;padding:8.0pt;text-decoration:none">For
Appointments or Job Postings, Click here for Handshake </span></b></a> </span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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