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UT Southwestern Healthcare Scholars Summer Internship Program

The Healthcare Scholars Summer Internship Program at UT Southwestern’s Office for Institutional Opportunity is a full-time immersive summer experience designed for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in or exploring careers in healthcare.

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Interns are placed in clinical, administrative and research positions for 9-10 weeks beginning in June and ending at the end of the first week in August across various departments at UT Southwestern. This program introduces interns to multiple workplace experiences in healthcare such as research initiatives, project management, facilitation, clinical care and a range of other work that is being done in their host department. At the end of the program, interns present their experiences during a poster session at the closing ceremony.

2024 Program Dates

June 3 to August 2, 2024

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In addition to their departmental placement, interns are divided into smaller cohorts that focus on professional development and support. Interns also attend bi-weekly seminars given by UT Southwestern employees and external guest speakers.

We accept between 25-35 interns into this program each year. Interns are placed into departments based on their area of interest and academic eligibility. Each intern is assigned a departmental supervisor and a peer cohort.

Previous placements have included:

  • Biochemistry
  • Biophysics
  • Communications and Marketing
  • Hospital Operations
  • Human Resources
  • Information Resources
  • Internal Audit
  • Internal Medicine
  • Office of Advanced Practice Providers
  • Office of the Provost
  • Organizational Development & Training
  • Pediatrics
  • Physician Assistant Studies
  • Physical Therapy
  • Quality, Safety and Outcomes Education
  • Radiology
  • Radiation Oncology
     

Eligibility

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Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with a demonstrated interest in healthcare or research. Students enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs must have completed their first year. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) placement.

Criteria used in selection of interns include:

  • Statement of Interest (included in application form)
  • Relevant experience or academic coursework
  • Screening interview
     

Stipend

The stipend for this program varies by department where the intern is placed and the job role is between $12.00-$13.00 per hour, up to $5,000 overall.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the online application. After the completion of your application – you will be sent a link to upload your transcripts.

We do not require a letter of recommendation but ask that you pay special attention to the statement of interest in the application form to indicate your interest in the program.

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The deadline is February 9th, 2024

 

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