OverviewDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center High School Foundations Summer Internship Program Application Part TwoAccess Application Part One Here!Are you interested in a working in a healthcare environment but aren’t sure where to get started? Are you curious about the many different career pathways and wonder what would be the best fit for you?The Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center High School Foundations Summer Internship Program combines paid work, professional development, mentoring, and experiential learning into a robust summer experience. It is our goal to spark a lasting interest in the many career pathways available in the healthcare industry while also offering you the opportunity to practice important workplace skills.During your internship experience, you will work in host departments across the institution, getting the chance to perform a variety of tasks and gain an increased understanding of how a healthcare organization runs. In addition to your work experience, the internship program provides a professional development curriculum to help you develop the critical competencies ofcommunication,teamwork,problem-solving,self-development,empathy,work ethic, andinitiative. Growing and developing these important skills will help you stand out as a meaningful contributor wherever your future career takes you. As part of a cohort, you will participate in a series of workshops for personal and professional development, mentoring, and networking opportunities.Our rotational internship model provides you the opportunity to work in 2-3 different departments throughout your summer experience. This helps you gain a broader perspective of the many people, skills and roles that come together in the care of patients in our community and the opportunity to explore different environments first-hand.Successful candidates for the High School Foundations Summer Internship are:
Curious and want to learn as much as possible from this experience
Flexible and able to navigate change
Ready to work hard
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
Difference-makers
This is a paid program that requires a7-week full-time commitment. We are looking for high school students who are excited to explore the world of healthcare!Locations
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
Additional opportunities may be available at other Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center locations, but will require weekly travel to our Lebanon, NH location.
For more information and to apply, please visit:https://dhwri.org/internship-programs/high-school-summer-internships-program/Applications are due on March 12, 2025 and must include:Application RequirementsThe following documents are required to complete your application. Please note that your application is not considered complete and will not be reviewed until all application materials are received.
Your Resume
One letter of reference from someone with whom you have worked professionally or who can speak to your character (e.g. teacher, coach, mentor, manager, etc.)
Qualifications
Completed your sophomore year of high school.
At least 16 years old by the first day of the internship (June 23, 2025).
Availability to commit to the full 7-week program
You must arrange your own housing and transportation
Eligible for employment in the United States
Successfully complete the DH pre-employment screening process including criminal background check and drug screen
ResponsibilitiesQualifications
Completed your sophomore year of high school.
At least 16 years old by the first day of the internship (June 23, 2025).
Availability to commit to the full 7-week program
You must arrange your own housing and transportation
Eligible for employment in the United States
Successfully complete the DH pre-employment screening process including criminal background check and drug screen
Area of Interest:Intern/Extern;
FTE/Hours per pay period:.01 hrs/per week (per diem/temp);
Shift:Day;
Job ID:28599;
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.
