High School Foundations Summer Internship Program

Job Description

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center High School Foundations Summer Internship Program

Are you interested in working in a healthcare environment but aren’t sure where to get started? Are you curious about the many different career pathways and wonder what would be the best fit for you?

The Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center High School Foundations Summer Internship Program combines paid work, professional development, mentoring, and experiential learning into a robust summer experience. Our goal is to spark a lasting interest in the many career pathways available in the healthcare industry while also offering you the opportunity to practice important workplace skills.

During your internship, you will work in host departments across the institution, performing a variety of tasks and gaining an increased understanding of how a healthcare organization runs. In addition to work experience, the program provides a professional development curriculum to help you develop critical competencies: communication, teamwork, problem-solving, self-development, empathy, work ethic, and initiative. Growing these skills will help you stand out as a meaningful contributor in your future career. As part of a cohort, you will participate in a series of workshops for personal and professional development, mentoring, and networking opportunities.

Our rotational internship model provides the opportunity to work in 2-3 different departments throughout your summer experience. This helps you gain a broader perspective of the many people, skills, and roles that come together in patient care and explore different environments first-hand.

Successful candidates for the High School Foundations Summer Internship are:

• Curious and want to learn as much as possible from this experience
• Flexible and able to navigate change
• Ready to work hard
• Looking forward to being part of a cohort and working with fellow interns to build career-ready skills
• Excited to roll up your sleeves, ask questions, look for opportunities to contribute to a team, and experience a professional working environment
• Motivated by helping others – whether interested in direct patient care or the administrative and operational business of a hospital, we all share the mission of taking care of patients
• Difference-makers

This is a paid program that requires a 7-week full-time commitment. We are looking for high school students who are excited to explore the world of healthcare!

Locations:

• Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
• Additional opportunities may be available at other Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center locations, but will require weekly travel to our Lebanon, NH location.

For more information and to apply, please visit High School Summer Internship Program – D-H Workforce Readiness Institute

Applications are due on March 11, 2026, and must include:

Application Requirements:

The following documents are required to complete your application. Please note that your application is not considered complete and will not be reviewed until all application materials are received.

• 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, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Completed your sophomore year of high school.
• At least 16 years old by the first day of the internship (June 22, 2026).
• Availability to commit to the full 7-week program.
• You must arrange your own housing and transportation.
• Eligible for employment in the United States.
• Successfully complete the DH pre-employment screening process, including criminal background check and drug screen.