Summer 2027 Undergraduate Internship Program

Location: NYP/Weill Cornell Medical Center, United States of America

Location

New York, New YorkShift:Day (United States of America)

Description

Experience Mission-Driven Care

NewYork-Presbyterian (NYP) is one of the nation's most comprehensive academic health care delivery systems, dedicated to providing the highest quality, most compassionate care to patients throughout the New York metropolitan area and around the globe.

In collaboration with two renowned medical schools, Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, NewYork-Presbyterian is consistently recognized as a leader in medical education, groundbreaking research, and innovative, patient-centered clinical care.

Summer 2027 Undergraduate Internship Program

During Summer 2027, NewYork-Presbyterian will offer a 10-week paid internship opportunity for talented and motivated undergraduate students interested in gaining hands-on experience within a leading academic health care organization.

The Summer Undergraduate Internship Program provides students with an opportunity to explore the business, operational, and strategic functions that support one of the nation's premier health care systems. Through meaningful project assignments, mentorship, and exposure to organizational leaders, interns will gain valuable insight into how diverse departments collaborate to advance NYP's mission and support the delivery of exceptional patient care.

This program is designed for students who are curious, analytical, collaborative, and eager to apply their academic knowledge to real-world business challenges. Interns will contribute to projects that support organizational priorities, improve operational effectiveness, enhance the employee and patient experience, and explore innovative approaches to the evolving health care environment.

About the Program

Undergraduate interns will be placed within a designated department based on organizational needs, available projects, academic background, and individual interests.

Throughout the 10-week experience, interns will work alongside experienced professionals, participate in departmental initiatives, and develop an understanding of the diverse functions that contribute to the success of a large, complex academic medical center.

Potential placement opportunities may include the following areas:

Hospital Operations & Administration

Gain exposure to the operational and administrative functions that support hospital and ambulatory operations.

Assist with projects focused on operational efficiency, workflow improvement, and service delivery.

Support initiatives designed to enhance the patient and employee experience.

Conduct research and analysis to identify opportunities for process improvement.

Participate in project coordination, performance reporting, and operational planning.

Human Resources & People Operations

Explore how workforce strategies and people initiatives support organizational success.

Support employee engagement, talent acquisition, and workforce development initiatives.

Assist with projects focused on improving HR processes and the employee experience.

Research opportunities to leverage technology, automation, and AI in HR operations.

Contribute to organizational development, learning, and talent management projects.

Development & Philanthropy

Learn how philanthropic partnerships and fundraising support patient care, medical research, education, and innovation.

Support fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, and development initiatives.

Assist with donor research, prospect development, and philanthropic reporting.

Contribute to special events, communications, and stewardship activities.

Research philanthropic trends and opportunities to support fundraising strategies.

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

Explore how data and analytics inform organizational decision-making and performance.

Assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing operational, financial, or workforce data.

Support the development of dashboards, reports, and data visualizations.

Identify trends and patterns to inform business and operational decisions.

Translate analytical findings into presentations and actionable insights.

Finance & Business Strategy

Gain exposure to the financial and strategic functions that support the sustainability and growth of an academic medical center.

Support financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting initiatives.

Assist with research related to business performance and operational priorities.

Contribute to strategic planning and business improvement projects.

Develop presentations and reports to support departmental decision-making.

Marketing, Communications & Patient Experience

Understand how communications, engagement, and brand strategy contribute to the overall health care experience.

Support internal and external communications initiatives.

Assist with content development, marketing campaigns, and digital communications.

Research patient experience and consumer engagement trends.

Develop communication materials and resources for employees and other stakeholders.

Technology, Innovation & Process Improvement

Explore how emerging technologies and innovative solutions can transform health care operations.

Research applications of artificial intelligence, automation, and emerging technologies.

Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve business processes.

Support technology-enabled projects across administrative functions.

Assist with process documentation, research, and recommendations for improvement.

Placement areas and assignments will vary based on departmental needs, available projects, and organizational priorities.

Key Skills & Capabilities

Curiosity & Innovation: Interest in exploring new ideas, emerging technologies, and opportunities to improve how organizations operate.

Analytical & Critical Thinking: Ability to gather information, interpret data, identify tren