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.The Pre-Med 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 OrientationProject assignment(s)Networking opportunities, including luncheons with other interns and senior and physician leadersPhysician lectures and roundsWeekly clinical rotationSkill development workshopsFinal poster presentationSee what our staff have to say about working in this department and at Northwestern Medicine! Be Part of Better: What It’s Like to Work at Northwestern MedicineProgram Dates & Schedule:Application Due Date: January 17, 2025Start Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025End Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025Note - Students must be available for the full 8-week internship due to pre-scheduled intern activities throughout the summer.