Information Services Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
The Northwestern Medicine Information Services Summer Internship is a paid, 10–12-week program hosted at the downtown Chicago campus. It offers associates, undergraduate, and graduate students experiential learning and the opportunity to contribute their service, skills, and knowledge to Northwestern Medicine. Interns gain hands-on experience with meaningful IT projects supporting clinical, operational, and business teams, learn how healthcare technology supports patient care and organizational efficiency, and work with experienced IT professionals. The program spans five domains: Analytics & Data; Software Development & Digital Products; Infrastructure & Technical Services; User Experience & Employee Engagement; and Operations & Strategic Initiatives. Activities include new employee orientation, networking with senior leaders and other interns, professional development workshops, and an intern group project with a final presentation. The internships are paid and run 40 hours per week. Expected start dates are May 26, 2027, or June 9, 2027.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma and completion of at least two semesters in an associate or undergraduate program, or 30 credit hours.
- Must be actively enrolled in an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s program at the time the internship starts.
- Demonstrated maturity, professionalism, and initiative.
- Comfort working in complex organizations and a passion for a career in healthcare IT.
- Promising applications demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of at least the sophomore year of study.
- Prior internship experience.
- Prior work experience.
- Relevant skills depend on placement and may include SQL, Python, data visualization, ETL, software development, networking, troubleshooting, cybersecurity, ServiceNow, PowerShell, Azure, Figma, UI/UX principles, project management, communication, and customer service.
Responsibilities
- Work on IT projects and tasks that support clinical, operational, and business teams across Northwestern Medicine.
- Learn how healthcare technology supports patient care, efficiency, and innovation.
- Gain hands-on exposure to the day-to-day work of IT professionals and learn from experienced team members.
- Explore emerging technologies and tools shaping the future of healthcare IT.
- Build professional connections with staff, leaders, and fellow interns across Northwestern Medicine.
- Participate in new employee orientation, leadership and intern networking, professional development workshops, and an intern group project and final presentation.
- Represent Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values while gaining real-world experience.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
