About the role#
The General Administrative Undergraduate Intern program offers students a chance to gain experience within hospital operations. You will support various departments while learning about the standards and values of Northwestern Medicine. This is a paid, full-time summer internship.
What you'll do#
- Complete assigned projects and work tasks.
- Build a working knowledge of hospital operations.
- Develop professional relationships with staff and management.
- Participate in intern development activities.
- Communicate with department managers to ensure smooth transitions of work.
- Perform additional duties as outlined in your specific department assignment.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program.
- Completion of at least your sophomore year of study.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Note: This position does not provide benefits.
About Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine operates as a collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The organization maintains a network of more than 200 locations across the Chicago area. It employs over 40,000 people. The system specializes in areas including oncology, orthopaedics, cardiology, pediatrics, neurosciences, and women's health.
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