We are training the next generation of social workers. Through our program, we teach Master of Social Work (MSW) students to offer care that is clinically excellent, compassionate, evidence-based, culturally competent, and patient-centered.
Placement options
The social work training program is competitive. It provides high-quality placements to foundational-year and advanced-year MSW students.
Placement options include case management, psychiatry, addiction treatment and pediatrics. For all placements, training is rigorous with highly skilled and experienced supervisors in busy, academic medical center settings.
The majority of placements begin in fall or winter. Summer internships or alternative start dates are possible depending on availability.
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Diverse learning opportunities
Students will participate in diverse learning opportunities including:
- Didactic learning sessions specific to social work in healthcare settings
- Grand rounds seminars
- Group supervision
- Individual supervision
- Multiple settings and roles across the medical system
We serve patients and families of all ages. Many are from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds traveling from New England and all over the world. We are dedicated to ensuring a learning environment that is safe, accessible, inclusive and welcoming.
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Program locations
Dartmouth Health has applicable locations across New Hampshire. Placements may be available at the following sites:
- Concord: Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Concord
- Lebanon:
- Manchester: Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Manchester
Please note due to the importance of hands-on experience and training, students are required to be onsite. Remote or hybrid placements are not available.