Information Services Intern - Summer 2027

Location: Chicago, IL, us Employment Type: {'id': 'intern', 'label': 'Intern'}

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Internship, reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Northwestern Medicine Information Services Summer Internship presents a valuable opportunity for associates, undergraduate and graduate students to gain an experiential education and for Northwestern Medicine to benefit from the service, skills and knowledge that undergraduate and graduate students can offer.

These 10–12-week paid summer internships are hosted at our downtown Chicago campus. The IS internship provides an unparalleled experience for select aspiring healthcare IT leaders throughout the Northwestern Medicine system.

Northwestern Medicine Information Services drives innovative, high-value solutions to transform health care. We are committed to supporting the relentless pursuit of better medicine by providing exceptional service to our patients and guests as well as internal clients across the organization. To ensure excellence, our team goes to extraordinary lengths to ensure that our systems work together seamlessly.

Northwestern Medicine understands that technology plays an integral role in shaping the future of health care. Information Services strategically supports the organization by:

Leveraging AI, automation and rollout of advanced cyber controls that support digital transformation strategies

Implementing advanced technologies in clinical and administrative areas

Furthering development of the end user support model to help enhance modern infrastructure

The Northwestern Medicine IS Internship program is broken up into 5 domain areas:

1. Analytics & Data

Skills you can expect to use, based on team placement:

SQL (queries, relational databases)

Python

Power BI, Tableau

Databricks, SSIS, SSRS, Azure Data Factory

ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail and time management

Typical Degrees in this field:

Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Sciences, or related field

2. Software Development & Digital Products

Skills you can expect to use, based on

Programming: C#, Python, JavaScript

Web Development: ASP.NET, RESTful APIs, HTML, CSS, JQuery

Frameworks: .NET Core, Entity Framework, Angular, Razor, React, Blazor

Tools: Visual Studio, VS Code, SQL Server Management Studio

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Quick learner and self-starter

Typical Degrees in this field:

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Systems

3. Infrastructure & Technical Services

Skills you can expect to use:

Basic networking concepts and classes

Hardware/software troubleshooting

General IT knowledge

Cybersecurity / IAM

ServiceNow

Excel

Scripting (PowerShell preferred)

Ability to multitask in fast-paced environments

Cloud platform familiarity (Azure)

Typical Degrees in this field:

Degree in IT, Computer Engineering, or tech-related field

4. User Experience & Employee Engagement

Skills you can expect to use:

Strong verbal and written communication

Collaboration and team player mindset

Adaptability and flexibility

Organizational and detail orientation

Entry-level design using Figma

Basic UI/UX design principles

Typical Degrees in this field:

Degree in HCI, UX Design, Psychology, Sociology, Digital Media, Informatics

5. Operations & Strategic Initiatives

Skills you can expect to use:

Project management fundamentals

Communication across all levels (patients and leadership)

Time management and multitasking

Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Customer service focus

Quick learning and self-starting attitude

Typical Degrees in this field:

Degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Management, Information Systems

Responsibilities:

Be part of Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values while gaining real-world experience in a leading healthcare environment.

Work on meaningful IT projects and tasks that support clinical, operational, and business teams across the organization.

Learn how healthcare technology supports patient care, efficiency, and innovation behind the scenes.

Get hands-on exposure to the day-to-day work of IT professionals and learn directly from experienced team members who are solving real problems every day.

Explore emerging technologies and gain insight into the tools and trends shaping the future of healthcare IT.

Build your professional network by connecting with staff, leaders, and fellow interns across the Northwestern Medicine system.

Take part in a dynamic internship experience that includes: New Employee Orientation

Networking with senior leadership

Networking with other college interns across the organization

Professional development workshops

An intern group project and final presentation

Qualifications

Required:

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or the General Equivalent and have completed at least 2 semesters in an Associates or undergraduate program or 30 credit hours.

The most promising applications demonstrate superior academic performance and leadership skills.

Interns project maturity, professionalism, and initiative.

Candidates must be co