Summer 2027 Undergraduate Administration & Quality Internship | NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital•New York, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens offers a paid, eight-week summer internship for undergraduate students seeking hands-on experience in health care administration. Interns work alongside experienced professionals and leaders, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn about the operations of a leading health care organization. The program combines practical experience, mentorship, and professional development. Internship opportunities are available in Administration and Quality, Patient Safety, and Regulatory Affairs. The internship runs from June 8 through July 30, 2027, and is on-site in Flushing, Queens, New York. The program is intended to provide educational and practical experience and does not guarantee employment after completion.

Requirements

Be a current undergraduate student with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Be able to prepare documents and reports accurately and on time.
Have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize assignments and manage multiple responsibilities.
Be able to identify problems, analyze information and trends, and recommend potential solutions.
Be able to follow direction while demonstrating appropriate independence, initiative, and accountability.
Be able to communicate effectively with staff and leadership and present information clearly.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, and internet-based applications.
Strong customer service, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
A collaborative and team-oriented approach, with the ability to work effectively with a variety of colleagues.
Interest in health care administration, operations, quality, patient safety, or related fields.

Responsibilities

Work alongside hospital leaders and gain exposure to leadership and management in a health care environment.
Contribute to administrative and operational projects, including data collection, analysis, presentations, and public reporting initiatives.
Gain exposure to finance, compliance, population health, business intelligence, public reporting, hospital operations, and clinical services.
Develop communication, organization, problem-solving, data analysis, and project management skills.
Present a final project or presentation highlighting the internship experience, key takeaways, and lessons learned.