Pre-Psychology Undergraduate Intern Program - Summer 2026

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The Northwestern Medicine Pre-Psychology Undergraduate Internship offers a valuable opportunity for undergraduate students to become immersed in the healthcare environment through project work, observation and educational seminars. This paid summer program is based downtown at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Throughout the summer, students will work on their assigned project three days and shadow once a week to gain observation hours. The Pre-Psychology Undergraduate Intern’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 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 Skill development workshops Final poster presentation Program Dates & Schedule: Application Due Date: January 16, 2026 Start Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 End Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Hours: Interns must be available to work Monday through Thursday during standard business hours. Occasional travel to various NM sites across Chicago/Chicago suburbs may be required. Depending on the clinical rotation schedule or project assignments, hours may occasionally vary.

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 Clinical Masters program.
• Resume
• Official or unofficial transcript
• You must also attach a one-page statement, in a Word Document or PDF format, addressing the following: Describe why you would make a good fit for the internship role.
• 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.
• 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.
• Please note, to be considered for this role, you must submit BOTH attachments. When you apply, you will receive an automated email to set up an account. Once your account is set up, you can log back into your application, please navigate to the upload section and press the "+" sign to submit additional attachments if necessary. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Skill development workshops
• Final poster presentation

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees