What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Physician Assistant Undergraduate Intern Program - Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Summer 2025 position at Internships and Apprenticeships?
Job Description
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 on Northwestern Medicine’s downtown campus 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 :
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Program Dates & Schedule :
Application Due Date : 1 / 17 / 2025
Program Dates : June 25, 2025 - August 19, 2025
Hours : 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.
Qualifications
Required :
Required Documentation for Application Submission to be Uploaded
Describe why you have an interest in a career as a physician assistant.
Please note, to be considered for this role, you must submit BOTH attachments. When you apply, you will receive an automated email to set up an account. Once your account is set up, you can log back into your application, please navigate to the upload section and press the " " sign to submit additional attachments if necessary. Please contact careers@nm.org if you have any questions.
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
