Standout Intern: Rik Chaudhuri

The standout intern for the 2026 Johns Hopkins Summer Jobs Program is Rik Chaudhuri. Rik successfully completed two summers with the program in the cardiology and cancer research departments and thrived in both environments. His supervisor noted that he is resilient and great at navigating challenging situations. Rik shows up to work every day with a positive attitude and is always looking to help out his supervisors and team members. In his remarks, Rik highlighted the importance of being exposed to diverse roles within the medical field and how the experience helped refine his future medical career.
History of Program
This year we celebrated the 31-year anniversary of the Johns Hopkins Summer Jobs Program. For the past three decades, this program has provided opportunities for youth to explore healthcare careers at various Johns Hopkins Hospitals. While the program has vastly grown and changed over time, our mission to support our next generation of healthcare leaders and provide equitable opportunities has stayed the same.
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