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Undergraduate Internship Programs Application Part Two

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The Dartmouth Hitchcock Undergraduate Summer Internship Programs are perfect for undergraduate students looking for hands-on experience and exposure in a healthcare clinical, business, or operational setting. Included in the summer experience is a comprehensive professional development curriculum that allows you to learn along with your cohort and experience different healthcare environments and knowledge first-hand.

We have two exciting pathways for students to consider:

* Patient Care Internship– For students with anLNA or EMT license; work directly with patients in a fast-paced acute care setting while building foundational clinical and teamwork skills.

* Healthcare Support Internship– For students looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience and exposure in a healthcare clinical, business, or operational setting. In this pathway, you will be able to select one or more tracks in our post-application questionnaire, which you will receive upon completing your initial application.

* Long-Term Care & Geriatrics– Support geriatric care initiatives with a focus on dementia-friendly practices and enhancing quality of life for long-term care patients.

* Diagnostic & Laboratory Services –Support allied health teams in areas such as molecular pathology, histology, radiology, neuro diagnostics, etc., supporting the essential diagnostic functions that guide patient care.

* Engineering & Technology– Apply problem-solving skills in areas like biomedical engineering, facilities management, simulation medicine, IT, and data analytics to support hospital innovation.

* Hospital Operations & Clinical Support– Experience the inner workings of hospital departments such as outpatient clinics, rehabilitation, perioperative services, emergency care, pharmacy, and environmental health & safety, contributing to efficient and effective care delivery.

* Healthcare Administration & Project Management– Work on healthcare leadership and operational projects in areas such as human resources, communications, process improvement, and population health administration.

Successful candidates for the Undergraduate Summer Internship Programs are:

* Curious and want to learn as much as possible from this experience

* Flexible and able to navigate change

* Looking forward to being part of a cohort and working with your fellow interns to build career-ready skills

* Excited to roll up your sleeves, ask questions, look for opportunities to contribute to a team, and experience a professional working environment

* Motivated by helping others – whether you are interested in direct patient care or the administrative and operational business of a hospital, we all share the mission of taking care of patients

In addition to the above, Patient Care Interns must:

* Have an active New Hampshire LNA license by the start of the program. (Patient Care Interns Only)

* Have active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers from the American Heart Association. (Patient Care Interns Only)

This is apaidprogram that requires afull time, 10- or 11-week commitment.We are looking for undergraduate students who are excited to apply academic study and experience working full time while exploring careers in the world of healthcare!

Specific internship department placement decisions are based on a combination of your area of interest, any required skills, and department host opportunities available each year. We work hard to create great matches so that our interns and department hosts have a wonderful experience. We encourage applicants to be open to learning new things and gaining experiences in new and exciting disciplines and environments they may have not considered before.

Locations

* Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire

* Additional opportunities may be available at Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinic locations in Southern New Hampshire

For more information and to apply, please visit:https://dhcareerinstitute.org/internship-programs/

Applications for our Patient Care and Healthcare Support interns are dueSunday, February 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

* Completed Application Part One and Part Two

* Please click here to access Application Part One

* An updated copy of your CV/resume.

* One letter of recommendation from a professor, supervisor, coach, colleague, etc. (non-family member) from within the last year.

Please note that only complete applications will be considered. Your application is not considered complete and will not be reviewed until all application materials are received.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

* High School Diploma

* At least 18 years old by the first day of the internship (June 2, 2025)

* Must have completed one full year of undergraduate study

* Availability to commit to the full program

* You must arrange your own housing and transportation

* Eligible for employment in the United States

* Successfully complete the Dartmouth Health pre-employment screening process including criminal background check and drug screen

* Area of Interest:Intern/Extern

* Pay Range:$7.25/Hr. - $50.00/Hr.

* FTE/Hours per pay period:.01 hrs/per week (per diem/temp)

* Shift:Day

* Job ID:35923

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.