Job Description

The NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE PRE-MED UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP offers a valuable opportunity for pre-med undergraduate students to become immersed in the healthcare environment through project work, observation and educational seminars. This paid summer program based throughout Northwestern Medicine’s four main regional campuses (North, Central, West and South regions) matches each student with a department to focus on a clinically oriented project culminating in a poster presentation. Throughout the summer, students will rotate through different clinical specialties to gain observation experience and also participate in the educational series led by NM leaders.

IMPORTANT LOCATION INFORMATION: The NM Pre-Med Internship is offered at four main regional campuses. Candidates should submit an application to each site at which they are interested in working this summer. Applicants will only be considered for positions at sites to which they have applied.  

THE PRE-MED UNDERGRADUATE INTERN’S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Uphold the mission, vision and values of Northwestern Medicine which include Patients First, Excellence, Teamwork, & Integrity.
• Develop a working knowledge of healthcare operations in a complex academic medical center.
• Develop a professional network with students, leadership, and physicians.
• Participation in activities designed for development of interns during their assignment at Northwestern Medicine; which include:
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Project assignment(s)
  • Networking opportunities, including luncheons with other interns and senior and physician leaders
  • Physician lectures and rounds
  • Weekly clinical rotation
  • Skill development workshops
  • Final poster presentation

PROGRAM DATES & SCHEDULE:

Application Due Date: January 14, 2022

Start Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2022

End Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a High School Diploma or the General Equivalent.
• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate university with the intent to enroll in a medical school program.
  • Preference will be given to students who have not previously completed a paid NMG Pre-Med Internship. Recent graduates with the intent to enroll in medical school will be considered on a case by case basis. 
  • Preference will be given to students entering their junior or senior year with a graduation date in 2023 or Spring 2024.
• We are seeking students with demonstrated interest in this program as well as the in the field of medicine. We also consider evidence of well-roundedness, community involvement, maturity and ability to collaborate with others.  A student’s ability to add diversity of background or experience to the healthcare workforce is desirable. While academic excellence is a prerequisite it is not emphasized more than the above mentioned qualities in our candidate selection.

HOURS:

Interns must be available to work Monday through Thursday during standard business hours. Occasional travel to NM sites across Chicagoland (including suburbs) may be required. Depending on the clinical rotation schedule or project assignments, hours may occasionally vary.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION TO BE UPLOADED

1. Resume
2. One page statement addressing the following:
   • Describe why you have an interest in a career as a physician.
   • Describe an obstacle you’ve faced when working towards your academic, career, or personal goals and how you’ve worked to overcome it.
   • Describe the lessons you’ve learned through those experiences and how they will help you be successful in your career as a physician.

PLEASE NOTE, TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST SUBMIT BOTH ATTACHMENTS WITHIN 72 HOURS AFTER YOU APPLY.  WHEN YOU APPLY, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN AUTOMATED EMAIL TO SET UP AN ACCOUNT.  ONCE YOUR ACCOUNT IS SET UP, YOU CAN LOG BACK INTO YOUR APPLICATION AND SUBMIT ATTACHMENTS.  

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.