About Us
The Health Career Opportunity Program consists of three four-week internships that provide students with a hands-on clinical experience and exposure to the diversity and variety of health professions. Originally founded by Dr. Howard Rusk and sponsored by the Lila and Dewitt Wallace Reader’s Digest Fund, the program has graduated approximately 4000 students throughout its 40-year history.
The HCOP is unique because it offers students the opportunity to receive an intense experience in one specific health field and also explore other health professions. Many graduate and professional schools realize the importance of internships such as the HCOP.
