Health IT Mentorship Program

MeHI developed the Health Information Technology (Health IT) Mentorship Program to provide opportunities for Massachusetts college students to learn about careers in the Health IT field, network with each other and Health IT professionals and gain valuable experience as they complete a Health IT project with the guidance of a mentor. The goal of the Health IT Mentorship Program is to advance the Health IT workforce in Massachusetts by encouraging college students from a wide variety of backgrounds to pursue a career in Health IT.

We take a broad view of Health IT that includes support with both software and hardware, as well as health information management, informatics, data analysis, digital health navigation and more. We welcome mentors from hospitals, community health centers, community-based organizations, provider groups and other healthcare organizations.

Program Overview

MeHI’s Health IT Mentorship Program will pair professionals currently working in the Health IT field with students looking to enter the Health IT workforce. The three-month pilot program is scheduled to launch in Fall 2024.

10 mentors and 10 mentees will be paired based on shared interests.
Mentors and mentees will meet for at least one hour every two weeks.
Mentees will work on a Health IT-focused project with the guidance of their mentor.
The program will culminate in a virtual project showcase.
Mentees will have the opportunity to virtually network and support one another.
Mentors will connect with a pipeline of diverse, skilled Health IT professionals who are mission-driven to support patient care.

Mentee Profile

First or second year student currently enrolled in an associate degree program at a Massachusetts community college
Students may be enrolled in Health IT, IT or Health programs
Interest in learning more about Health IT careers
Diverse students, including those who are Black, Latino, women and LGBTQIA+ are strongly encouraged to apply

Mentor Profile

Health IT or IS professional with more than 5+ years experience
Available to meet with a student virtually for six-10 hours over three months
Able to guide a student in designing and completing a Health IT related project
Currently working at a hospital, community health center, community-based organization, provider group or other healthcare organization that provides patient care

Applications for the Fall 2024 cohort are now closed.

Please click here to sign up for program updates and to be notified when applications are open for Spring 2025.

Testimonials

"This is a wonderful program. I have learned as much from my mentees as they have learned from me. It is rewarding for all participants and gives mentees access to real life work environments. I think a lot of mentees come out of the program with a clearer understanding of what they want to do after college, which helps them make better course selections to accomplish their goals."

Astrid Lambert, Cambridge Health Alliance

"This is a great opportunity for students to meet people working in HIT careers and to be exposed to different kinds of roles in this space. MeHI works hard to recruit mentors with a wide variety of skills to give the students an opportunity to work with someone in their area of interest."

Michael Lee, Boston Children's Hospital