High School Foundations Summer Internship Program

Job Description

High School Foundations Summer Internship Program | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

The Tone:
This is a summer internship program at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, primarily located in Lebanon, NH. The company provides comprehensive healthcare services, and this role aims to introduce high school students to the diverse career pathways available within the healthcare industry. Interns will gain practical experience and develop essential workplace skills, contributing to the organization’s mission of patient care.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Lebanon, NH

• Mission: To ignite a lasting interest in healthcare careers, provide hands-on experience, and cultivate critical professional competencies in high school students.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Perform a variety of tasks in host departments to gain an increased understanding of how a healthcare organization operates.
• Develop critical competencies such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and empathy through a structured professional development curriculum.
• Participate in a series of workshops for personal and professional growth, mentoring, and networking opportunities as part of a supportive cohort.
• Gain a broader perspective of the many roles and skills within healthcare by working in 2-3 different departments through a rotational internship model.
• Actively contribute to a team, ask questions, and seek opportunities to help others within a professional working environment, aligning with the mission of patient care.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current high school student who has successfully completed their sophomore year.
• Experience: Must be at least 16 years old by the first day of the internship (June 22, 2026), and available to commit to the full 7-week program.
• Skills: Demonstrates curiosity, flexibility, a strong work ethic, and an eagerness to build career-ready skills while collaborating with fellow interns. Is excited to contribute to a team, ask questions, and motivated by helping others to make a meaningful difference.
• Bonus: Eligible for employment in the United States and able to successfully complete the DH pre-employment screening process, including a criminal background check and drug screen. Candidates must also arrange their own housing and transportation.