INTERNSHIP DETAILS

2026 Lorraine Stanfield Primary Care Scholarship - Deadline 3/1/2026

CompanyDotHouse Health
LocationDorchester
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 30, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Recipients of the scholarship will engage in a project with a healthcare or public health focus that serves an under-resourced population. The project may include activities such as public health outreach, practice management, and data analysis.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
140
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
24 hours
Apply Now →

You'll be redirected to
the company's application page

About The Company
The mission of DotHouse Health is to provide affordable, accessible, and exceptional health care and other essential services in an environment that respects our consumers, staff and diverse community, to be a leading force for change in the health, economic, and social well-being of our community, and to be an essential resource for our community in its efforts to achieve the highest levels of health, well-being and quality of life for residents. DotHouse Health Inc., in partnership with Boston Medical Center, provides consistent, high quality care, to all in need of medical care regardless of ability to pay. DotHouse Health Inc. assists uninsured and underinsured Massachusetts residents apply for health coverage through public assistance programs.
About the Role

Description

 

Scholarship Goal


In honor of Dr. Lorraine Stanfield, a beloved primary care physician at DotHouse Health and a professor at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine for over 20 years, the Lorraine Stanfield Primary Care Scholarship is established to support young medical professionals interested in primary care, education, and community health.


This scholarship offers a learning environment where recipients can contribute meaningfully to the organization’s mission. Dr. Stanfield was a strong advocate for early exposure to primary care and community health, believing it vital to nurturing a diverse and vibrant healthcare workforce.


Funded by donations in her honor, this scholarship seeks to promote Dr. Stanfield’s passion for community health, primary care, and medical education.


DotHouse Health

DotHouse Health (originally Dorchester House Multi-Service Center) was founded over 120 years ago as a settlement house serving newcomers to the United States and helping to connect them to important resources. Today, DotHouse Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering comprehensive medical and behavioral health care, social services, wellness opportunities and youth development programming. We now care for more than 20,000 people and provide over 90,000 clinical visits a year. Located in the Fields Corner neighborhood of Dorchester, our diverse patient population represents a variety of cultures including Vietnamese, Latino, African American, and Cape Verdean.


Project

The scope of the project is flexible depending on the interests of the candidate and the needs and priorities of our health center. The project should have a healthcare or public health related focus and serve an under-resourced or under-served population. Activities may include but not limited to public health outreach, practice management, chart review, and/or data analysis. If possible, the project will include a deliverable that the student completes by the end of the term which may include a presentation, written assessment or analysis.


Time Commitment & Stipend 

24-30 hours per week, for approximately 7 weeks of the program. A competitive stipend of $4000 will be provided for a summer project

Requirements

 

Target Audience 

Medical or other health career students and pre-health students or MPH interested in medicine/public health, including MD, NP/PA, RN and pharmacy students

Key Skills
Public HealthData AnalysisPractice ManagementChart ReviewCommunity HealthHealthcare Outreach
Categories
HealthcareEducationSocial Services