HealthPATH College Internships
HealthPATH is a career and workforce development program of Alameda Health System (AHS) that was launched in 2015 as a direct way to address the lack of healthcare professionals coming from racialized communities. HealthPATH aims to improve the lives of the young people in Alameda County by providing education and training that will lead to careers in healthcare. Our vision is to contribute to the health and economic well-being of the communities AHS serves by providing an on-ramp to healthcare employment through career exploration, training, and mentoring offered by our diverse, dedicated workforce.
On-Ramp to Health Careers Internship ’25-’26
The On-Ramp to Health Careers is a six-month internship program for under-represented community college students. The program will cover professional skills such as resume writing, interviewing, public speaking, elevator pitches, and other skills. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about health careers at AHS through placement in clinical and non-clinical hospital departments where they will be mentored by health system leaders.
Eligibility:
- Must be currently enrolled at one of the following community colleges at the time of application and throughout the internship:
- Berkeley City College
- Chabot College
- College of Alameda
- Laney College
- Merritt College
Internship Details:
- Professional Development Workshops: October 2025 – January 2026 | Fridays, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Department Placements: January 2026 – May 2026 | 4 hours, once a week
- Location: Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus | 1411 E 31st St, Oakland CA 94602
- Compensation: $1,000 stipend
Application Requirements:
- Résumé
- Short Answer Questions (200 word minimum each question):
- Why are you interested in working in a public health care system such as Alameda Health System?
- Alameda Health System, a safety-net health system, is both committed to equitable access to healthcare for all residents of Alameda County and to the diversification of the healthcare workforce. Please tell us how these commitments resonate with your own values and experiences. How will you embody these commitments during your participation in the HealthPATH internship?
Application Timeline:
- App Open: August 2025
- App Deadline: September 2025
- Interviews: TBD
- Decision Notifications: TBD
- Program Start Date: TBD
For questions, email us at: healthpath@alamedahealthsystem.org.
Gateway to Health Careers Internship Summer 2026
The Gateway to Health Careers internship is a paid summer internship for college students and recent graduates interested in gaining more experience in the healthcare field. The internship offers placement in clinical and non-clinical departments such as: Infection Prevention, Quality – Patient Safety, Human Resources, Medical Staff Services, Information Technology, Finance, Specialty Clinic’s, etc.
Eligibility:
- Education: Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program (community college or 4-year college/university), post baccalaureate program, or have received your undergraduate degree within the past year
- GPA Requirement: Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Please note: Background check & drug testing required upon hire
Internship Details:
- Duration: June 8, 2026 – July 31, 2026
- Days: Mondays – Fridays
- Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm or 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (scheduled determined by department placement)
- Location: Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus or AHS facility within Oakland and/or San Leandro
- Compensation: $21/hour
- Must be able to participate for the entire 8-week internship.
Application Timeline:
- Application Open: 12/15/2025
- Application Deadline: 2/6/2026
- Application Review & Preliminary Interview Invites: Week of 2/9/2026
- Preliminary Interview Schedule: 2/17/2026 – 2/27/2026
- Post-preliminary Interview Decisions: Week of 3/2/2026
- Final Interview Invites (for candidates moved forward in process): Week of 3/2/2026
- Final Interview Schedule: 3/9/2026 – 3/27/2026
- Final Decision Notifications: Week of 3/30/2026
Please note, applicants will be contacted after the close of the application. For questions, email us at: healthpath@alamedahealthsystem.org.