Summer 2026 Graduate Administrative Intern

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

 

Job Summary

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2026!
Deadline to Apply is Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST

The Massachusetts General Hospital provides an excellent learning environment for healthcare management students interested in careers in hospital leadership. Each summer, Mass General accepts a limited number of master’s degree students for administrative internship opportunities. Selected students gain exposure to the complex operations of a major academic medical center, become engaged in a mix of observational experiences and project-based work, and receive guidance and mentorship from experienced healthcare executives.

Administrative Interns join a specific MGH department for the summer and are precepted by a senior administrative leader. Preceptors provide students with a broad range of learning opportunities depending on the priorities of the department, as well as the student’s professional and academic interests.
In addition, MGH interns gain exposure to the broader strategic and operational goals of a large and complex health system and academic medical center by attending tours, clinical shadowing, and meetings with senior executives.

Please note that students that apply for and/or complete an administrative internship at MGH are at neither at an advantage or disadvantage if they later choose to apply to the post-graduate MGH Administrative Fellowship Program.

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. Other application materials will not be considered. If either one of two documents is not received, the candidate will not be considered for a position.

 

Qualifications

Typical activities have included, but are not limited to:

• Attending high-level management meetings
• Observing clinical care and speaking with caregivers or patients
• Developing process flow maps of current processes and making recommendations around improving processes
• Managing and analyzing data to inform department strategy
• Supporting the capital budget process and/or evaluating prospective products or vendors
• Attending grand rounds or other medical education lectures
• Reviewing and completing financial analyses and statements
• Assessing and summarizing new business opportunities
• Supporting accreditation applications and site visits
• Participating in clinical simulations and facility tours
• Meeting with senior leadership

Interns meet regularly with their preceptor(s) to discuss their progress. In addition, interns meet with each other and other preceptors to share information about their projects and to discuss current trends, issues, and opportunities in healthcare.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Currently enrolled in Master’s degree program with an interest or focus in healthcare management (MHA, MHSA, MPH, MBA, etc.)

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Experience

• No Experience necessary but student must demonstrate clear interest in healthcare management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The MGH Administrative Internship is a competitive position designed for exceptional students demonstrating high potential. MGH is a busy and complicated healthcare environment. Successful students demonstrate the ability to juggle their workload and to absorb and assimilate an extraordinary amount of new knowledge in a very short amount of time. Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong ability to relate to colleagues and work as part of team
• Exceptional writing skills
• Meticulous organization and attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change, uncertainty and feedback
• Competent in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Remote Type

Hybrid

 

Work Location

66 Blossom Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Temporary

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America