Dartmouth Hitchcock High School Foundations Summer Internship Program
About The Position
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center High School Foundations Summer Internship Program Application Part Two Access Application Part 1 Here Are you interested in a working in a healthcare environment but aren’t sure where to get started? Are you curious about the many different career pathways and wonder what would be the best fit for you? The Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center High School Foundations Summer Internship Program combines paid work, professional development, mentoring, and experiential learning into a robust summer experience. It is our goal to spark a lasting interest in the many career pathways available in the healthcare industry while also offering you the opportunity to practice important workplace skills. During your internship experience, you will work in host departments across the institution, getting the chance to perform a variety of tasks and gain an increased understanding of how a healthcare organization runs. In addition to your work experience, the internship program provides a professional development curriculum to help you develop the critical competencies of communication, teamwork, problem-solving, self-development, empathy, work ethic, and initiative. Growing and developing these important skills will help you stand out as a meaningful contributor wherever your future career takes you. As part of a cohort, you will participate in a series of workshops for personal and professional development, mentoring, and networking opportunities. Our rotational internship model provides you the opportunity to work in 2-3 different departments throughout your summer experience. This helps you gain a broader perspective of the many people, skills and roles that come together in the care of patients in our community and the opportunity to explore different environments first-hand. Successful candidates for the High School Foundations Summer Internship are: Curious and want to learn as much as possible from this experience Flexible and able to navigate change Ready to work hard Looking forward to being part of a cohort and working with your fellow interns to build career-ready skills Excited to roll up your sleeves, ask questions, look for opportunities to contribute to a team, and experience a professional working environment Motivated by helping others – whether you are interested in direct patient care or the administrative and operational business of a hospital, we all share the mission of taking care of patients Difference-makers This is a paid program that requires a 7-week full-time commitment. We are looking for high school students who are excited to explore the world of healthcare!
Requirements
- Completed your sophomore year of high school.
- At least 16 years old by the first day of the internship (June 22, 2026).
- Availability to commit to the full 7-week program
- You must arrange your own housing and transportation
- Eligible for employment in the United States
- Successfully complete the DH pre-employment screening process, including criminal background check and drug screen
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
