Pre-Med Undergraduate Intern Program - Summer 2026

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL

4d•$20 - $20

About The Position

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 five main regional campuses (North, Central, West, Northwest 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 five main regional campuses, including: North Region (can include Lake Forest Hospital, Gurnee, Grayslake, Sherman Plaza Center, Evanston, IL) Central Region (can include Northwestern Memorial Hospital or another clinical site near the Streeterville Campus) West Region (can include Central DuPage Hospital, Delnor Hospital, Valley West Hospital, Kishwaukee Hospital, Proton Center) Northwest Region (can include McHenry Hospital, Woodstock Hospital, Huntley Hospital and surrounding areas) South Region (can include Palos Community Hospital or another clinical site near Palos Heights, IL) Candidates should be sure to list ALL campuses they would like to be considered for in the application. It is important to list the locations in order of preference.

Requirements

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.
Resume
You must also attach a one-page statement, in a Word Document or PDF format, 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.
The use of generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, DALL-E, etc.) are not permitted, the Pre-Med Selection Committee is looking for responses in your own words.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to students who have not previously completed a paid NM 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 with a GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Preference will be given to students entering their junior or senior year with a graduation date in 2027 or Spring 2028.
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.

Responsibilities

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