About the role#
This is a 12-week paid summer program for graduate students interested in healthcare administration and leadership. You will work with a director or department leader on a project that supports organizational goals. Interns gain exposure to various healthcare operations through shadowing, management meetings, and networking with senior executives. Placement occurs across several departments, including strategy, quality, operations, and performance improvement.
What you'll do#
- Complete an assigned project and submit a final presentation on your outcomes and recommendations.
- Participate in program activities like orientation, shadowing, and management meetings.
- Work with project sponsors, department leaders, and key stakeholders.
- Complete all program evaluations and feedback requirements.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited graduate program, such as a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or an equivalent field.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
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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