INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Transform Your Future in Healthcare & Biotechnology
Benefits for Students in Intership
At University of the West, education is more than lectures and exams—it’s a journey of transformation. We combine academic excellence with personal growth, ethical leadership, and real-world experience to prepare students for meaningful careers and fulfilling lives.
BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS IN INTERNSHIP
Work Experience
Gain exposure to healthcare environments and practices.
Professional Networking
Build connections with industry leaders and peers.
Skill Development
Interns develop essential skills like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, which are crucial for career growth.
Career Exploration and Clarity
Internships provide insight into different career paths, helping students determine their interests and refine their professional goals.
Our Hospital Network
Keck Hospital USC
General medical and surgical teaching hospital. Ranked 18th best hospital out of more than 6,000 medical centers in the US.
Garfield Medical Center (GMC)
America’s Top 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery in 2021 (US News); America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award in 2019-2020 (US News).
Monterey Park Hospital (MPH)
Top Performers recognized by The Joint Commission; Best practice in Emergency Department in 2018-2022 (Yelp Review).
Monterey Park Hospital (MPH)
Top Performers recognized by The Joint Commission; Best practice in Emergency Department in 2018-2022 (Yelp Review).
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
An L.A. county hospital affiliated with UCLA Medical Center, a teaching hospital with 453 beds.
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center (SGVMC)
America’s Top 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery in 2021 (US News); America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award in 2019-2020 (US News).
Doctors Hospital of Riverside (DHR)
Truven Health Top 100 Hospitals in the U.S.; Excellence in Patient Experience Award in 2023 (NRC Health); National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program best practice recognition.
Doctors Hospital of Riverside (DHR)
Truven Health Top 100 Hospitals in the U.S.; Excellence in Patient Experience Award in 2023 (NRC Health); National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program best practice recognition.
City of Hope
A private, not-for-profit clinical research center, hospital, and graduate medical school.
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center (SGVMC)
Top Performers recognized by The Joint Commission; America’s 100 Best Hospitals for General Surgery Award in 2019 (US News).
Whittier Hospital Medical Center (WHMC)
A community hospital. An award winning-pediatric subacute center. Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” in 2022-2023.
AHMC Health Foundation
A non-profit organization, Donation to local organizations. Dedicated to improving community health through medical outreach, education, and philanthropy.
Greater El Monte Community Hospital (GEMCH)
Top 1 in California for median Emergency Department Length of Stay (59 minutes); Top 5 in the U.S. in 2023 (Becker’s Hospital Review); Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” in 2022-2023.
Anaheim Regional Medical Center (ARMC)
America’s Top 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery in 2021 (US News); America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award in 2019-2020 (US News).
Seton Medical Center (SET/SCL)
Largest hospital of AHMC Healthcare (398 beds); STEMI-certified hospital (Joint Commission/AHA).
AHMC International Cancer Center
Providing advanced cancer care with 25 annual insurance contracts and 200 cases per year, offering cutting-edge treatments and personalized patient care.
Our Biotech Collaborators
Theragent Inc.
Company’s mission is to accelerate the delivery of life-saving advanced therapies to patients enrolled in clinical trials.
Sino-American Cancer Foundation
Biotechnology incubation center for drug discovery. Committed to conquering cancer through research, prevention, and education.
LumiStar Biotechnology
Automated cell therapy equipment. The company develops a pipeline of innovative cell therapies based on induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology.
Oak Analytics
Medical device company for fluid contamination detection. Moving expensive chemistry-based laboratory analysis to Low-cost physics-based instant results.
