Gain meaningful, real-world experience while supporting a national initiative that honors the invaluable contributions
of healthcare professionals. Interns will contribute through media, outreach, partnerships, events, digital platforms,
and author coordination.
Real experience supporting a national healthcare initiative
Pre-Health Shadowing is excited to launch the Internship Program 2026–2027 in support of the
Heroes Behind the Mask Project, a national initiative that honors the invaluable contributions
of healthcare professionals.
This program offers students a unique opportunity to gain meaningful, real-world experience by supporting a
mission-driven project through hands-on work in media, outreach, events, partnerships, digital platforms,
and author coordination.
The internship is designed to foster leadership, collaboration, and professional development. Interns will
take on key roles within one of six core departments, contributing directly to the execution and impact of
the Heroes Behind the Mask campaign.
Hands-On Experience
Work on real projects and deliverables that support a national, health-focused initiative.
Professional Growth
Build leadership, collaboration, communication, and project-management skills.
Meaningful Impact
Help expand awareness of healthcare professionals’ stories through outreach, media, events, and digital engagement.
About the Project
What is Heroes Behind the Mask?
Heroes Behind the Mask is a book created under Pre-Health Shadowing to capture the real stories of
healthcare professionals who served during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The project features stories from doctors, nurses, public health experts, educators, and other healthcare leaders,
exploring the intersection of healthcare, humanity, service, and systemic inequity.
Through this internship, students will help expand the project’s reach, strengthen its digital presence, develop
partnerships, coordinate events, support participating authors, and increase awareness of the book and its mission.
Ramsha Essa — Co-Author
Mirza Baig — Co-Author
Alina Azmat — Project Coordinator
Internship Details
Remote, hands-on, and mission-driven
Interns must be highly flexible to accommodate a variety of meetings, deadlines, project responsibilities,
and cross-department collaboration throughout the program.
Program experience
Work with a national team on meaningful deliverables while supporting a project that elevates the stories
and contributions of healthcare professionals.
At a glance
Duration: 8–10 weeks (exact dates TBD)
Time commitment: 10–15 hours per week
Format: Fully remote
Eligibility: High school, undergraduate, post-secondary, and graduate students
Experience: No prior experience required
Application deadline: To be announced
Weekly breakdown
1–2 weekly team meetings (1–1.5 hours each)
6–8 hours of project-based work
1–2 hours of communication, documentation, and Slack updates
Who Can Apply?
High school, undergraduate, post-secondary, and graduate students are eligible.
What We Value
Passion, reliability, flexibility, communication, and willingness to learn.
Commitment
Applicants must maintain a consistent 10–15 hour weekly commitment for the full program.
Openings
Department Roles & Responsibilities
Each department will be led by one Department Lead Intern with support from 2–3 Team Interns.
Lead Interns oversee coordination and accountability, while Team Interns carry out essential
tasks that support the project’s goals. Cross-department collaboration is encouraged.
Lead Intern – Website Development
LeadWebsiteCoordination
Oversee the PHS website design, structure, and functionality for the Heroes Behind the Mask project, updating information as needed.
Coordinate tasks among team members and ensure cohesive integration of multimedia and branding.
Collaborate with content and social media teams to maintain alignment.
Come up with new ideas and initiatives to support the goal of book awareness and sales.
Assist with preparing outreach emails, partnership proposals, and meeting materials.
Participate in meetings, take notes, and follow up on action items.
Attend introductory meetings and send post-meeting summaries within 24 hours.
Ensure successful execution of confirmed collaborations, including support for both parties, such as setting up webinars and designing collaborative social media posters.
Ramsha Essa — Co-Author
Mirza Baig — Co-Author
Alina Azmat — Project Coordinator
