Explore the DELPHI Internship
Where Aspiring Leaders Meet Groundbreaking Innovation
The DELPHI Internship program is HITLAB’s premier platform for developing the next generation of leaders in digital health. Designed for ambitious students and early-career professionals, DELPHI offers a hands-on learning experience, combining rigorous market research, real-world problem-solving, and innovative thinking. Interns have the unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge health technologies research and diffusion, learn industry trends and patterns, and contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact on global healthcare systems. The program fosters a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring that interns gain both practical skills and strategic insights into the rapidly evolving world of digital health.
- Hands-on Experience in Digital Health
- Mentorship from Industry Leaders
- A Global Perspective on Healthcare Innovation
Program Highlights
The 2024 year of the DELPHI Internship was a resounding success, attracting over 3000 applications from talented individuals across the globe. With a competitive selection process, we welcomed an exceptional cohort of interns who brought diverse perspectives and expertise to the program. Interns worked on a wide range of projects, from healthcare innovations and market analysis to grant development and business strategies. Through their hard work and dedication, the interns achieved remarkable milestones, contributing to the advancement of digital health solutions and enhancing HITLAB’s impact in the healthcare ecosystem.
Testimonials
“I am incredibly grateful to work on the Breakthrough Alliance Team. This opportunity has been an incredible journey of growth, learning, and connection. During my internship, I had the chance to support community development and collaboration with global leaders to evaluate and scale breakthrough health technologies. I got to develop essential skills such as research methodology, market analysis, strategic planning, and grant writing. Lastly, I applied digital tools to improve patient care, access, and innovation. One of the most rewarding aspects was the opportunity to drive innovation and make a tangible impact on healthcare outcomes.”
Isabella Clarke
“I am very thankful for interning at HITLAB DELPHI Internship Program. While being a research intern I have learned about the structure of how to develop digital healthcare and its financial aspects. I can’t wait to utilize the skills I’ve acquired through this program in my future career, as a biomedical engineer.”
Faiza Chowdhury
“I really enjoyed being apart of the HITLAB Delphi program. This was my first real internship so it’s really great that I was able to do it with a supportive team. Learning about digital health systems and how to arrange seminars for them was really fun and the knowledge I gained was really useful.”
Eli Lifton
Stuyvesant Highschool
“I am very thankful for interning at HITLAB DELPHI Internship Program. While being a research intern I have learned about the structure of how to develop digital healthcare and its financial aspects. I can’t wait to utilize the skills I’ve acquired through this program in my future career, as a biomedical engineer.”
Deven Goyal
“Learning from the DELPHI internship program allowed me to deepen my understanding of digital health, especially regarding my interest in working towards more inclusive, accessible and affordable health systems. Therefore, to drive my career path to intentionally address differences in social determinants of health”
Fernanda Hernandez
“I am very thankful for interning at HITLAB DELPHI Internship Program. While being a research intern I have learned about the structure of how to develop digital healthcare and its financial aspects. I can’t wait to utilize the skills I’ve acquired through this program in my future career, as a biomedical engineer.”
Nikhila Vemavarapu Venkata
“The DELPHI Internship Program was a wonderful experience in which I developed my knowledge on the use of technology and digital health in healthcare. During my internship, I learned to create visualizations based on large data sets and evaluate different healthcare markets by analyzing these visualizations. Learning more about different healthcare industries allowed me to understand how technology can be used in many different ways in healthcare, which sparked my interest in working in healthcare technology in the future.”
Gulce Buse Ozer
“My HITLAB DELPHI internship was transformative. I gained invaluable hands-on experience, witnessed firsthand the translation of innovative ideas into life-changing technology. I gained a deeper appreciation for the digital health landscape and developed a strong aspiration to contribute to its future innovations.”
Asha Wayne
“The DELPHI Internship Program at HITLAB is truly a unique, enlightening, and transformative learning experience. HITLAB’s strong commitment to the success and professional development of its DELPHI interns is truly admirable, especially with the way how well each week of the program is structured and highly organized. The DELPHI Internship Program effectively provides comprehensive, educational, and meaningful exposure to technology solutions to improve health outcomes both nationally and internationally. Being a HITLAB DELPHI intern provided me the opportunity to gain hands-on experience practicing diverse skills, including event and budget planning, outreach communications, marketing and promotion strategies, and effectively presenting within time limits. HITLAB’s DELPHI Internship Program is a truly engaging, valuable, and memorable experience that evoked my own innovative and creative spirit, while further sparking my passion for public health and wellness.”
Isha Gupta
“My time in the HITLAB DELPHI Internship Program has been an eye-opening experience, particularly through engaging in landscape research. As an MPH student, I delved into the evolving world of healthcare technology, uncovering trends and innovations that are reshaping the industry. This research not only deepened my understanding of the field but also fueled my passion for contributing to impactful healthcare solutions. The insights gained have been invaluable in guiding my future career path in public health.”
Hadeer Eid
Being part of the DELPHI Internship gave me a chance to look at digital health from a new perspective. I was fortunate to continue with the program beyond the initial term, which allowed me to dive deeper into the work and get even more out of the experience. Working through the assignments pushed me to think more critically about how we assess the effectiveness and scalability of digital health tools, and I really valued the opportunity to reflect on how evidence-based evaluation can drive the adoption of meaningful solutions in healthcare.
Khushpreet Kaur
I’m really grateful for this opportunity I had with HITLAB, as a pre-health student with an interest with digital and public health, I was able to get a deeper understanding of the healthcare system and its key components. The skills that I developed through this internship with the support I received will stick with me throughout my career.
Kadiatou Barry
My time at HITLAB has been an incredibly enriching experience. The program’s dual workstream structure offered both knowledge and depth—giving me a comprehensive view of digital health while allowing me to dive deeper into marketing strategy. As a pre-med student, the exposure to real-world innovation in healthcare was both relevant and inspiring
Corvan Perez
Innovative Projects & Areas of Focus
During the Summer 2024 program, interns were immersed in a variety of themes and initiatives that reflect the core focus areas of HITLAB’s mission:
Research
Interns conducted in-depth market research and literature reviews to identify trends and opportunities in digital health.
Women's Health Tech
This initiative focused on emerging digital solutions in women’s health, from menopause technologies to maternal care innovations.
Breakthrough Alliance
Interns supported community development and collaboration with global leaders to evaluate and scale breakthrough health technologies.
CAITE
CAITE (Center for Artificial Intelligence Testing & Evidence) is a pioneering initiative designed to ensure that AI is developed, implemented, and used in a manner that is ethical, transparent, and effective.
Grant Development
Interns worked closely with the HITLAB team to identify potential partners, sponsors, and funding opportunities and draft compelling grant proposals that align with strategic goals.
Strategy
Interns assisted with business development strategies, exploring partnership opportunities and crafting models for growth in the digital health sector
Marketing
Interns worked on developing HITLAB’s marketing strategies, including content creation, social media management, and brand positioning for greater visibility in the digital health space
Events
Interns closely observed and helped with organizing and managing HITLAB’s high-impact events, such as digital health challenges and global symposiums, enhancing both operational execution and attendee engagement
Each initiative allowed interns to apply their academic knowledge to real-world challenges, contributing to HITLAB’s larger mission of advancing healthcare through technology and innovation.
Learning & Impact
The DELPHI Internship is not just about gaining experience—it’s about fostering critical thinking, conscious learning, and making a tangible impact in the world of digital health. Interns develop essential skills such as research methodology, market analysis, strategic planning, and grant writing. By working on live projects, they also gain first-hand experience in collaborating with experts and crafting solutions that address pressing health challenges.
Through their work, interns see the direct impact of their contributions on healthcare outcomes, learning to apply digital tools to improve patient care, access, and innovation. This experience prepares them for future roles in healthcare, technology, and leadership.
Join us for a future semester
Are you interested in joining us for a future semester? To be a part of this transformative experience, contact growth@hitlab.org with your letter of interest and resume or reach out from the form below.
A Note Of Thanks
We extend our deepest gratitude to all our past interns for their hard work, passion, and commitment to excellence. Their dedication to advancing digital health has left an indelible mark on HITLAB’s initiatives, and their contributions have propelled our mission forward. We are proud of everything they have accomplished, and we thank them for their invaluable efforts in shaping the future of healthcare.
