Summer Leadership Program
Internship Details
Title of Internship: Summer Leadership ProgramInternship Description:
The Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority (VHWDA) is excited to offer our Student Leadership Program for the third consecutive year. The fellowship runs for two weeks and aims to equip students from diverse educational backgrounds with the skills, knowledge, and experiences necessary to excel in healthcare leadership.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in public health, marketing, data analysis, public policy, or healthcare administration. Fellows will spend two weeks engaging with healthcare leaders and policymakers to gain a deeper understanding of the complex problems facing Virginia’s health professionals and the delivery of healthcare services.
A core component of the program is the group policy report and presentation to healthcare leaders and policymakers. This capstone project will emphasize public health research, data analysis, and policy evaluation. Fellows will engage in a considerable amount of group work.
Internship Requirement/Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate (Freshman-Senior) or graduate program. Preferably in Health Sciences, Public Health, Political Science, Business, Healthcare Administration, Data Analysis, or a related field.
Demonstrate interest in healthcare, public policy, or workforce development
Have strong research and analytical skills
Be detail-oriented and organized
Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
Location: Richmond
VTOP Region: Region 4
Format: In-person
Start Date: 6/1/2026
End Date: 6/11/2027
Application Deadline: 4/3/2026
Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority
The Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority was established in 2010 by the General Assembly as a public body corporate and a political subdivision of the Commonwealth. The VHWDA was created to identify and address health workforce issues in the Commonwealth.
If you visit a hospital or urgent care clinic in Virginia, you’ll likely see that the healthcare system is facing a crisis due to a chronic staff shortage. The VHWDA is a tight-knit team working to address this crisis by improving workforce capacity to ensure everyone has access to high-quality healthcare services. We fulfill our mission through research to identify workforce gaps and needs, collaboration with educational institutions to create programs tailored to these needs, and partnerships with various stakeholders to implement solutions that will develop a skilled, robust healthcare workforce.
Point of Contact:Lauren Winston
lwinston@vhwda.org
(804) 592-1724