2027 Buckeye Pathways Summer Internship Program

The Ohio State University

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Buckeye Pathways Summer Internship is a 10-week summer enrichment program introducing students to various areas of the health system. Up to six interns will work in a fast-paced team environment and be paired with an executive leader for mentorship. Interns will work on meaningful projects, participate in personal and professional development, have opportunities to volunteer, attend monthly lunch-and-learns, and take part in other summer activities. Project focus areas may include Hospital Administration, Operations, Human Resources, Ambulatory Services, and Mental and Behavioral Health. At the conclusion of the internship, interns may present their summer experience to senior leaders. The program is paid, and housing is provided to non-local students. The position is in person at University Hospital, with a stated schedule of 38 hours per week and first shift.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a junior in a bachelor's degree program.
• Be in good academic standing with a minimum overall college GPA of 3.0.
• Major in Business, Healthcare, Public Health, Psychology, or another healthcare-related field.
• Be available to work 38 hours in person per week.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Submit a resume and a brief written response, no longer than one paragraph, about personal goals or passions motivating the application.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated interest in public service, health access for all, and/or community engagement.
• Interest in exploring healthcare leadership, including applicants without previous exposure to the field.

Responsibilities

• Work on meaningful projects in health-system areas such as Hospital Administration, Operations, Human Resources, Ambulatory Services, and Mental and Behavioral Health.
• Participate in personal and professional development activities, volunteer opportunities, monthly lunch-and-learns, and other summer activities.
• Engage in mentorship with an executive leader.
• Present the summer internship experience to senior leaders at the conclusion of the program.

Benefits

• Paid summer internship.
• Housing provided to non-local students.
• Executive leader mentorship.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Monthly lunch-and-learns.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern