PHS · BOOK PROJECT

Heroes Behind the Mask — Internship Program

A national storytelling initiative honoring healthcare professionals from the COVID-19 era — now entering Phase 2 with year-long outreach, education, and community impact. Join us to build partnerships, events, and campaigns that bring these voices to classrooms and communities.

30 professionals featured
Launched Apr 2025 · Chicago
Hundreds of copies sold
About the Book

What is Heroes Behind the Mask?

Heroes Behind the Mask book flyer

Heroes Behind the Mask is a book created under Pre-Health Shadowing (PHS) to capture the untold narratives of healthcare professionals who served during the COVID-19 pandemic. The project features real stories from doctors, nurses, public health experts, and educators — exploring the intersection of healthcare, humanity, and systemic inequity.

Co-authored by Ramsha Essa (business student & software engineer) and Mirza Baig (medical student entering residency), and coordinated by Alina Azmat, the book highlights 30 professionals — many of whom have spoken at PHS virtual sessions.

Headshot of Ramsha Essa Ramsha Essa — Co-Author
Headshot of Mirza Baig Mirza Baig — Co-Author
Headshot of Alina Azmat Alina Azmat — Project Coordinator
Project History
Project History & Phases (click to expand)

Phase 1 — Creation & Launch (2021–2025)

  • Interviews, manuscript, editing, and design with PHS volunteers.
  • Launched April 2025 in Chicago with on-site media & PR from Loyola Chicago.
  • Hundreds of copies sold; positioned as an educational resource.

Phase 2 — Expansion & Engagement (2025–2026)

  • Educational integration with universities and healthcare programs.
  • Partnerships, events, and co-branded campaigns.
  • Digital storytelling and grants to sustain outreach and impact.
Milestones

Milestones & Achievements

2021
Project founded under PHS; interviews begin.
2021–2024
100+ interviews & submissions compiled; volunteer editing & design.
Apr 2025
Official launch in Chicago; Loyola Chicago on-site media & PR.
Mid 2025
Hundreds of copies sold; campus/community showcases.
2025–2026
Phase 2: national outreach, partnerships, curriculum integration, events.
Internship Program 2025–2026

Remote, hands-on, mission-driven

Remote, hands-on, mission-driven

Work with a national team on real deliverables — from campus events to media partnerships — while supporting a project that elevates healthcare voices.

At a glance

  • Duration: 8–10 weeks (Exact dates TBD)
  • Time: 10–15 hrs/week (meetings, project work, comms)
  • Format: Fully remote
  • Eligibility: HS, undergrad, post-secondary, graduate
  • Experience: No prior experience required

Weekly breakdown

  • 1–2 team meetings (1–1.5 hrs each)
  • 6–8 hrs project-based work
  • 1–2 hrs communication & documentation in Slack
Openings

Internship Roles — Fall/Winter 2025–2026

Pick the role that fits your strengths. Lead roles own coordination and timelines; Team roles execute core deliverables. All roles are remote, 10–15 hrs/week.

Lead Intern — Website Development

LeadWordPressHTML/CSS
  • Own HBTM site structure, design, and updates on PHS.org
  • Coordinate media/branding; ideate growth experiments

Team Intern — Website Development (2–3)

WordPressSEO
  • Update pages, troubleshoot, and support SEO
  • Assist with analytics and performance checks

Lead Intern — PR / Media

LeadPressWriting
  • Own comms strategy, press calendar, and deadlines
  • Draft releases/newsletters; reply to media within 48h

Team Intern — PR / Media (2–3)

Media listsEditing
  • Build media lists; support editing and distribution
  • Track inbox & follow-ups with shared tools

Lead Intern — Partnerships

LeadOutreachCollabs
  • Prospect nonprofits, schools, companies
  • Run webinars / co-branded campaigns; biweekly check-ins

Team Intern — Partnerships (2–3)

WritingFollow-ups
  • Draft outreach & proposals; take notes and send 24h summaries
  • Support execution (webinars, assets, posts)

Lead Intern — Events

LeadOpsLogistics
  • Plan/manage virtual & live events; timelines & tasking
  • Liaise with vendors, speakers, internal teams

Team Intern — Events (2–3)

CommsPromo
  • Scheduling, comms, ticketing; create promos
  • Run live support (tech checks, chat, feedback)

Lead Intern — Social Media

LeadContentStrategy
  • Own content calendar; oversee graphics & video
  • Publish across IG, TikTok, LinkedIn

Team Intern — Social Media (2–3)

EditingAnalytics
  • Edit photo/video; design reels & stories
  • Monitor trends & optimize engagement

Lead Intern — Author Manager

LeadOps
  • Primary liaison for authors; track deadlines & deliverables
  • Coordinate updates between authors and internal teams
Join the Team

Ready to make an impact?

Submit your resume and a brief note on which department you’re most excited about and why. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Deadline: November 15, 2025 · Format: Remote · Time: 10–15 hrs/week