Summer 2026 Graduate Administrative Intern
- 2410 Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, Inc.
- Boston-MA
- 8mo ago
- Full-Time
- Hybrid
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Site: The General Hospital Corporation
Deadline to Apply is Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST
The Massachusetts General Hospital provides an excellent learning environment for healthcare management students interested in careers in hospital leadership. Each summer, Mass General accepts a limited number of master’s degree students for administrative internship opportunities. Selected students gain exposure to the complex operations of a major academic medical center, become engaged in a mix of observational experiences and project-based work, and receive guidance and mentorship from experienced healthcare executives.
Administrative Interns join a specific MGH department for the summer and are precepted by a senior administrative leader. Preceptors provide students with a broad range of learning opportunities depending on the priorities of the department, as well as the student’s professional and academic interests.
In addition, MGH interns gain exposure to the broader strategic and operational goals of a large and complex health system and academic medical center by attending tours, clinical shadowing, and meetings with senior executives.
Please note that students that apply for and/or complete an administrative internship at MGH are at neither at an advantage or disadvantage if they later choose to apply to the post-graduate MGH Administrative Fellowship Program.
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. Other application materials will not be considered. If either one of two documents is not received, the candidate will not be considered for a position.Hybrid66 Blossom Street40TemporaryDay (United States of America)The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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Job Summary
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2026!Deadline to Apply is Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST
The Massachusetts General Hospital provides an excellent learning environment for healthcare management students interested in careers in hospital leadership. Each summer, Mass General accepts a limited number of master’s degree students for administrative internship opportunities. Selected students gain exposure to the complex operations of a major academic medical center, become engaged in a mix of observational experiences and project-based work, and receive guidance and mentorship from experienced healthcare executives.
Administrative Interns join a specific MGH department for the summer and are precepted by a senior administrative leader. Preceptors provide students with a broad range of learning opportunities depending on the priorities of the department, as well as the student’s professional and academic interests.
In addition, MGH interns gain exposure to the broader strategic and operational goals of a large and complex health system and academic medical center by attending tours, clinical shadowing, and meetings with senior executives.
Please note that students that apply for and/or complete an administrative internship at MGH are at neither at an advantage or disadvantage if they later choose to apply to the post-graduate MGH Administrative Fellowship Program.
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. Other application materials will not be considered. If either one of two documents is not received, the candidate will not be considered for a position.
Qualifications
Typical activities have included, but are not limited to:
- Attending high-level management meetings
- Observing clinical care and speaking with caregivers or patients
- Developing process flow maps of current processes and making recommendations around improving processes
- Managing and analyzing data to inform department strategy
- Supporting the capital budget process and/or evaluating prospective products or vendors
- Attending grand rounds or other medical education lectures
- Reviewing and completing financial analyses and statements
- Assessing and summarizing new business opportunities
- Supporting accreditation applications and site visits
- Participating in clinical simulations and facility tours
- Meeting with senior leadership
Interns meet regularly with their preceptor(s) to discuss their progress. In addition, interns meet with each other and other preceptors to share information about their projects and to discuss current trends, issues, and opportunities in healthcare.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Currently enrolled in Master’s degree program with an interest or focus in healthcare management (MHA, MHSA, MPH, MBA, etc.)
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Experience
- No Experience necessary but student must demonstrate clear interest in healthcare management
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The MGH Administrative Internship is a competitive position designed for exceptional students demonstrating high potential. MGH is a busy and complicated healthcare environment. Successful students demonstrate the ability to juggle their workload and to absorb and assimilate an extraordinary amount of new knowledge in a very short amount of time. Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Strong ability to relate to colleagues and work as part of team
- Exceptional writing skills
- Meticulous organization and attention to detail
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change, uncertainty and feedback
- Competent in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$17.36 - $23.80/Hourly
Grade
2
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.