High School Foundations Summer Internship Program

Job Description

About the Company:

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) is a prominent healthcare organization. It operates various medical facilities, with its primary location in Lebanon, New Hampshire. The institution is dedicated to the care of patients in its community and also hosts the D-H Workforce Readiness Institute, which is responsible for programs like the High School Foundations Summer Internship. The overarching mission of DHMC, as implied by the internship description, revolves around patient care, community well-being, and fostering future talent within the healthcare industry by providing diverse career pathways and professional development opportunities.

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Job Description:

The High School Foundations Summer Internship Program at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) is a robust 7-week, full-time, paid summer experience designed for high school students.

Program Goal:
The program aims to spark a lasting interest in the numerous career pathways available in the healthcare industry, while simultaneously offering interns the opportunity to practice important workplace skills and gain a comprehensive understanding of how a healthcare organization operates.

Key Components & Experience:
• Work Experience: Interns will work in 2-3 different host departments across the institution through a rotational internship model. This allows for performing a variety of tasks, gaining a broader perspective of the many people, skills, and roles involved in patient care, and exploring diverse professional environments firsthand.
• Professional Development: The internship includes a structured curriculum focused on developing critical competencies such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, self-development, empathy, work ethic, and initiative.
• Cohort Experience: Interns will be part of a cohort, participating in a series of workshops for personal and professional growth, mentoring, and networking opportunities.
• Mentoring: The program includes mentoring to support intern development.
• Experiential Learning: Hands-on experience within a professional working environment.

Commitment & Location:
• Duration: A mandatory 7-week, full-time commitment during the summer.
• Primary Location: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire.
• Travel: Additional opportunities may be available at other Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center locations, but these will require weekly travel to the Lebanon, NH location.
• Logistics: Interns must arrange their own housing and transportation.

Desired Candidate Profile:
Successful candidates for this internship are:
• Curious and eager to learn as much as possible.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Ready to work hard.
• Enthusiastic about being part of a cohort and collaborating with peers.
• Excited to actively contribute to a team, ask questions, and experience a professional setting.
• Motivated by helping others, regardless of interest in direct patient care or administrative/operational roles, aligning with the hospital’s mission.
• Difference-makers.

Qualifications:
• Must have completed your sophomore year of high school.
• Must be at least 16 years old by the first day of the internship (June 22, 2026).
• Availability to commit to the full 7-week program.
• Must arrange your own housing and transportation.
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States.
• Must successfully complete the DH pre-employment screening process, including a criminal background check and drug screen.

Application Requirements:
To be considered complete, applications must include:
• Your Resume.
• One letter of reference from someone with whom you have worked professionally or who can speak to your character (e.g., teacher, coach, mentor, manager).

Application Deadline:
All application materials are due by March 11, 2026.