Pre-PA Gap Year Internship 2026-2027
About The Position
The Pre-PA Gap Year reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Pre-PA Gap Year Internship Program places exceptional pre-Physician Assistant students into clinical environments for 13 months to work and shadow. This program offers the valuable opportunity to be part of a team of knowledgeable and caring clinicians who are committed to providing world-class care in a premier academic medical center. Through the program, you will also be immersed in a network of other Pre-PA students. This is a paid benefits-eligible role. Gap year interns work for 40 hours a week. Eight hours are spent in a variety of shadowing experiences. For the remaining 32 hours, they work in a patient support role, such as: Clinic assistant Technician (motility tech, emergency tech, rehab therapy tech) Immediate care assistants Patient liaisons In addition, the gap year intern will participate in mock interviews and various social and community service events. When you apply, you can indicate your position-specific preferences, such as location, role and specialty. While subject to change, we offer pre-clinical intern roles (including the Pre-PA program) in a variety of clinical areas across Northwestern Medicine, including: Orthopedics Primary care Cardiology Hospital medicine Dermatology Immediate care Pediatrics Neurosurgery Program Start Date - June 2026 Orientaion will take place at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital campus in downtown Chicago. Program Time Commitment: 1 year duration Pay rate: $22/hr.
Requirements
- Recent graduate of a Bachelor’s program.
- Minimum 3.4 GPA (exceptions made on a case-by-case basis).
- Completion of relevant coursework (or efforts toward completion underway).
- Demonstrates intent to apply to a PA program.
- CPR BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Gap year interns work for 40 hours a week.
- Eight hours are spent in a variety of shadowing experiences.
- For the remaining 32 hours, they work in a patient support role, such as: Clinic assistant, Technician (motility tech, emergency tech, rehab therapy tech), Immediate care assistants, Patient liaisons
- Participate in mock interviews and various social and community service events.
Benefits
- We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
