Emory Healthcare Administrative Graduate Internship- Summer 2027

Emory•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emory Healthcare Graduate Administrative Internship Program is a 10-week, full-time paid internship designed to give emerging healthcare leaders a comprehensive learning experience and ownership of meaningful projects within an academic health system. The cohort-based program promotes connection and collaboration across participants and departments. Interns lead project work advancing organizational priorities, engage with senior leaders, and gain exposure to hospital and clinic operations. They participate in leadership development sessions and present project outcomes to executive leaders. The program emphasizes professional growth, collaboration, and exposure to Emory Healthcare’s mission, “We Improve Lives and Provide Hope.” Less than 10% travel may be required, and the work is onsite. The internship is intended for motivated students interested in a healthcare career. Applicants must be current undergraduate or graduate students with a graduation date later than August 2027, a GPA of 3.5 or above, and demonstrated interest in healthcare and healthcare administration. Candidates must submit a resume or CV, transcript, and a single-spaced 500–750-word personal statement as one merged PDF through the ICIMS portal by 12:00 PM EST on December 18, 2026. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, with a graduation date later than August 2027.
Current GPA of 3.5 or above.
Demonstrated interest in healthcare and healthcare administration.
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Submit a current resume or CV, transcript (official or unofficial), and a single-spaced 500–750-word personal statement in one merged PDF through the ICIMS portal by 12:00 PM EST on December 18, 2026.
The personal statement must address interest in healthcare, interest in an Administrative Internship at Emory Healthcare, and educational or professional experiences that prepared the applicant for the internship.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in project management, analysis, or healthcare operations.

Responsibilities

Own strategic or operational projects aligned with Emory Healthcare’s goals.
Analyze data and propose recommendations or process improvements to senior leadership.
Build partnerships with leaders, clinicians, and staff to facilitate project success.
Attend leadership meetings and discussions to understand decision-making dynamics.
Coordinate and execute project deliverables across departments.
Facilitate communication between teams and identify interdependencies or barriers to success.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to inform decisions and evaluate outcomes.
Develop data-driven recommendations to improve operational performance, quality, or patient experience.
Provide concise project updates, synthesize findings, and prepare executive-ready materials.
Communicate progress and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
Participate in professional development, mentorship sessions, and system site visits.
Develop and deliver a capstone presentation to senior leadership summarizing project results, impact, and recommendations.