2025

Merakey – Police Assisted Diversion (PAD) Program

Title: Navigating Urban Care: A Summer Experience at Merakey PAD in KensingtonStudent Interns:Gabriel De JesusDrexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law Haley MastersDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Charlene Chen, MDEsperanza Health CenterCommunity Preceptor:David...

Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware, and Susquehanna Valley

Title: Building Bridges and Wishes for Families at St. Christopher’s Hospital for ChildrenStudent Interns:Thinna SvetanantDrexel University College of Medicine Stephanie WidjajaDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Jeremiah Goldstein, MDSt. Christopher’s Hospital for...

Legacy Youth Tennis and Education

Title: Serving Philadelphia’s Youth Through Sport: Legacy Youth Tennis and Education Student Interns:Anushka KumarDrexel University College of Medicine Melanie StenderDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Daniel R. Taylor, DODrexel University College of Medicine, St....

Inglis House

Title: Activities to Empower – Therapeutic Life Enrichment for Residents at Inglis HouseStudent Interns:Gloria PezzellaDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Clarissa Lacson, PhD, MT-BCDrexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions, Creative Arts in TherapyCommunity...

Greener Partners

Title: Greener Partners: Urban Farming and Education in Greater PhiladelphiaStudent Interns:Olivia ChagnonDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Jeremiah Goldstein, MDSt. Christopher’s Hospital for ChildrenCommunity Preceptor:Jessica ChouGreener PartnersCommunity Site: Greener...

Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc.

Title: Promoting Preventive Care in the Greater Philadelphia AreaStudent Interns:Ada LiuDrexel University College of Medicine Karsyn TerryDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Annette Gadegbeku, MDDrexel University College of MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Monica Mallory-Whitmore,...

Girls Inc.

Title: Empowering Girls to Be Smart, Strong, and Bold: A Summer of Learning, Reflection, and PositivityStudent Interns:Lauren FaderDrexel University, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Creative Arts in Therapy Rujula UpasaniDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Renee...

Clean Air Council

Title: Clean Air Council’s 2025 Trail Program Summer InternshipStudent Interns:Alexander ChongDrexel University College of Medicine Teresa HongDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Kathryn Stroup, MDSt. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Drexel University College of...

Asylum Pride House

Title: Organizing Health and Wellness Events for LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers in PhiladelphiaStudent Interns:Zoë BostonDrexel University College of Medicine Nicole RuDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Homaira Azim, MD, PhDDrexel University College of MedicineCommunity...

Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice

Title: Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice, Drexel University Dornsife School of Public HealthStudent Interns:Radwa NahlaDrexel University Dornsife School of Public HealthAcademic Preceptor:Kristen Ryczak, MDDrexel University College of MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Shanise Weatherbee, MA,...

Broad Street Love

Title: Addressing Deep Poverty Through Radical Hospitality: Mail, Clothing, & Front DeskStudent Interns:Yaya ChenDrexel University College of Medicine Julie GauthierDrexel University Dornsife School of Public Health Christopher HaddadDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic...

Drexel Food Lab

Title: The Joy of CookingStudent Interns:Samuel ChoDrexel University College of Medicine Jennifer ZhangDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Emily Spengler, MDDrexel University College of Medicine, St. Christopher’s Hospital for ChildrenCommunity Preceptor:Jonathan Deutsch, PhD,...

Depaul USA

Title: To Listen and to Learn: Experiences with Individuals Facing Housing Insecurity and Substance Use DisorderStudent Interns:Sydney FioreDrexel University College of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Steven Peitzman, MD, FACPDrexel University College of MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Suzannah...

Mercy Center for Women

Title: From Awareness to Empowerment: A Holistic Wellness InitiativeStudent Interns:Tenzin NorzinLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Leah Labranche, PhDLake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineCommunity Preceptor:Anna BrzozowskiMercy Center for WomenCommunity Site: The...

Philadelphia FIGHT

Title: Strengthening Health Connections for Immigrant Families and PrEP Patients Student Interns:Victoria Garity-FernándezUniversity of Pennsylvania, School of Social Policy & Practice Karen WangUniversity of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of MedicineAcademic Preceptor:Hillary R. Bogner, MD,...