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The Northwestern Medicine Talent Acquisition Team hosts and attends 100+ local and nationwide events each year to recruit a diverse and professional workforce. Our recruitment team is actively hosting and participating in these events to not only spread the word of our opportunities, but to also assist students and new graduates with resume preparation, interviewing tips, and outlining our application process.

We have a wide variety of employment opportunities including externships, internships, apprenticeships, fellowships, research, part-time roles and new graduate positions, just to name a few!

Are you ready to take the next step toward a career in health care? Northwestern Medicine offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate summer internship programs designed to give students hands-on experience in real-world healthcare environments.

Applications for summer 2026 internships open December 5, 2025, and close January 16, 2026.

In 2025, more than 350 interns joined teams across our health system, contributing to meaningful projects while receiving mentorship and professional development. These programs are an excellent way to explore healthcare careers, build your resume and connect with industry professionals.  

  • Benefits of Joining the Northwestern Medicine Internship Program
  • Gain real-world experience to strengthen your resume.
  • Build your professional network by connecting with healthcare leaders.
  • Explore different career paths in clinical and nonclinical settings.
  • Develop workplace skills and professional knowledge.
  • Find full-time job opportunities.

Summer 2026 Internship Opportunities

Programs available for undergraduate and graduate students include:  

  • Allied Health – Radiology
  • Clinical Laboratory
  • Finance Business Process Automation
  • General Administrative
  • Graduate Administrative
  • Graduate Legal – Supply Chain
  • Information Services
  • Patient Access
  • Pre-Medical*
  • Pre-Physician Assistant*
  • Pre-Psychology
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Student Nursing
  • Supply Chain

 *Applications for Pre-Medical and Pre-Physician Assistant programs close December 26, 2025.

Ready to Apply?

Learn more about the program and requirements on our Workforce Development webpage. If you’re ready to apply, visit Internships Opportunities

If you have questions, please email at careers@nm.org

Oxford Ohio Miami University Nursing Mock Interview Days

Date: 10/28/2026

St. Sabina Employment Resource Center Health Hiring Event

Date: 10/28/2026

Fall 2026 Internship & Career Fair with Kenosha Area College

Date: 10/28/2026

St. Ambrose University Fall 2026 Health & Human Services Career & Networking Fair

Date: 10/29/2026

Illinois Wesleyan University 2026 Nursing & Health Sciences Fair

Date: 11/4/2026

University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Nursing Career Fair

Date: 11/4/2026

Joliet Junior College - Nursing Career Fair - Fall 2026

Date: 11/4/2026

Joliet Junior College - CNA/Healthcare Career Fair

Date: 11/4/2026

Nursing Career Day 2026 at University of Pennsylvania

Date: 11/4/2026

University of Michigan School of Nursing Career Showcase 2026

Date: 11/9/2026

2026 Purdue Nursing Career Fair

Date: 11/12/2026

Bright Star Community Outreach Career Fair

Date: 11/13/2026

University of St. Francis Mock Interviews

Date: 11/16/2026

Villanova University Tabling Event

Date: 11/17/2026

Villanova University 2026 Nursing Career Fair

Date: 11/17/2026

Herzing University Fall 2026 Nursing Job Fair

Date: 12/9/2026

2027 Take Flight Networking & Recruitment Event

Date: 1/6/2027

Loyola University 2027 Spring Healthcare Internship and Career Fair

Date: 2/3/2027

Spring 2027 CCCI Career Fair

Date: 2/12/2027

University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign Career and Internship Fair 2027

Date: 2/24/2027

Spring 2027 Internship & Career Fair with Kenosha Area Colleges

Date: 3/3/2027

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Honors and Awards

America's Best Employers By State 2022 (forbes.com)

America's Best Large Employers 2022 (forbes.com)

Best Employers for New Grads 2022 (forbes.com)

 

Contact Our Team

Have additional questions? Contact our Campus Recruitment team members to learn more. Whether you are actively looking for a new position or looking to stay in touch about future opportunities they will be ready to learn more and assist you with next steps.

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