The Northwestern Medicine Pre-Physician Assistant Undergraduate Internship offers a valuable opportunity for undergraduate students interested in the Physician Assistant career track to become immersed in the healthcare environment through project work and observation. This paid summer program based at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital provides students with an opportunity to be placed within a department to gain exposure to see what it’s like to work in a healthcare setting. This internship culminates in a PowerPoint presentation with Advanced Practice Providers and department leadership.The Physician Assistant 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.Develop working relationships with staff, leadership, physician assistants, nurse practitioners 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 leadershipWeekly clinical shadowing rotationsSkill development workshopsFinal PowerPoint 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: 1/17/2025Program Dates: June 25, 2025 - August 19, 2025Hours: Interns must be available to work Monday through Thursday during standard business hours. Depending on the clinical rotation schedule or project assignments, hours may occasionally vary.
