Student Success Jobs Program (SSJP)
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Center for Community Health and Health Equity
A year-round paid internship matching Boston high school students from underserved neighborhoods with hands-on roles across 60+ hospital departments, plus free tutoring, monthly seminars, and college-application support.
Who should apply
Boston Public Schools students at the seven partner high schools who want long-term, paid exposure to a major teaching hospital plus academic and college-prep support.
Eligibility
Students at seven partner high schools (Boston Latin Academy, Community Academy of Science and Health, Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers, Fenway High, John D. O'Bryant, Madison Park, New Mission) with an interest in a science, medical, research, or health career.
What you get
- Paid year-round internship in a hospital department
- Free science/math tutoring
- Monthly educational seminars
- College-application guidance and financial-support opportunities
What the application involves
- Enrollment at a partner high school
- Demonstrated interest in a health/science/research career
- Apply through your school's PIC Career Specialist
Application tips
- Connect early with the PIC Career Specialist at your school, recruiting runs through them.
- Emphasize a sustained interest in healthcare; this is a multi-year commitment (~7–10 hrs/week during school, full-time in summer).
Good to know
About 100 students across seven partner schools. Reported outcomes: 100% senior graduation and ~85% college-bound (Class of 2022).
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