Henry Ford Public Health Internship
Hannah
Experience Information
Employer: Henry Ford Health
Job Title: Marketing and Communications Intern
Major: Health Communication
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
The Public Health Department within Henry Ford Health has 250+ employees who conduct research. Research topics include pregnancy health, allergies, asthma, and more relating to the population of Detroit.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
Over the summer, I completed various projects, such as creating flyers/posters for research projects, creating infographics, overseeing a photo shoot in downtown Detroit, event planning and promotion, and more.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
I learned how to communicate and build relationships in a professional work setting. I learned how to work well with a team of people and the most efficient way to come to an agreement when it came time to wrap up a project.
Favorite Part of the Experience
My favorite part of my internship was our Thursday ¨Lunch and Learns,¨ where all of the interns came together to listen to different speakers. I learned about the career journeys of epidemiologists, surgeons, marketers, and more.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
This internship experience has helped me to learn that I love the world of marketing. I thought I would go into more of an HR role for my future career, but now I am considering mixing communications and marketing into my career instead.
Internship Format
Hybrid (some in person and some remote)