Internships
Internships play a vital role in health care and social services education, supporting each student's professional development. Every year, approximately 4,000–5,000 students from higher education and upper secondary institutions complete their internships with us.
The recent shift to the wellbeing services county model has brought changes to internship-related services. The support provided by educational specialist and student coordinators at the Center for Multidisciplinary Learning (Monialaisen oppimisen keskus, MOK) covers all fields of study across the entire wellbeing services county of North Savo.
Internship opportunities are available in various sectors, including specialized services (such as specialized medical care), family and disability services, basic services, elderly care, and rescue services.
For questions regarding internship arrangements or available placements, please contact a student coordinator. For matters related to student supervision, supervisor training, or the development of learning environments, reach out to our education specialists.
Contact: sk_opiskelijat@pshyvinvointialue.fi
Internship Kick-off
Start your internship by attending the Internship Kick‑off session. Come listen and discuss topics related to your internship. The session is led by a student coordinator or education specialist. It is open to all students completing their internship at PSHVA, and you may attend any week’s session either before or during your internship.
On-site sessions will take place during weeks 7 and 17. On Monday mornings of those weeks there will also be an online Teams session from 8:00 to 9:00 Join the meeting here, followed by an in‑person session from 9:30 to 10:30 in the KYS Main Hospital lecture hall, Building M, 2nd floor. You can participate in either session.
Your first day
If your internship takes place at Kuopio University Hospital, please watch the video “KYS is calling – are you ready?” below. It provides guidance on how to obtain your student access badge and workwear on your first day.