Location New York, New York
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Description:
Experience Mission-Driven Care
NewYork-Presbyterian (NYP) is one of the nation's most comprehensive academic health care delivery systems, dedicated to providing the highest quality, most compassionate care to patients throughout the New York metropolitan area and around the globe.
In collaboration with two renowned medical schools, Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, NewYork-Presbyterian is consistently recognized as a leader in medical education, groundbreaking research, and innovative, patient-centered clinical care.
Summer 2027 Graduate Internship Program
During Summer 2027, NewYork-Presbyterian will offer a 10-week paid internship opportunity for qualified graduate students from leading university programs. This program is designed for emerging professionals interested in applying their academic knowledge, strategic thinking, and analytical capabilities to meaningful business and operational challenges within a leading academic medical center. Graduate interns will work alongside experienced professionals and organizational leaders, contributing to projects that advance NYP's strategic priorities, strengthen operational performance, improve organizational effectiveness, and support the delivery of exceptional patient care.
This experience provides exposure to the intersection of health care administration, business strategy, technology, finance, and organizational leadership. Through hands-on project work, cross-functional collaboration, and mentorship, interns will gain valuable insight into the complexities of managing and advancing a large, mission-driven health care organization.
About the Role Graduate interns will be placed within a designated business or administrative department based on organizational priorities, available projects, academic background, and individual interests. Interns will contribute to strategic and operational initiatives, conduct research and analysis, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop recommendations that support departmental and organizational goals. Projects may involve evaluating existing processes, analyzing business and workforce trends, developing strategic recommendations, exploring technology-enabled solutions, and supporting the implementation of operational improvements. Interns will have opportunities to collaborate with stakeholders across clinical, academic, and administrative functions while developing a broader understanding of how different areas of the organization work together to advance NYP's mission.
Potential Internship Placement Areas Graduate internship opportunities may be available across a variety of departments and business functions, including:
- Hospital Operations & Administration: Hospital and ambulatory operations, operational excellence, patient flow, process improvement, and performance management.
- Human Resources & People Operations: Workforce strategy, talent management, employee experience, organizational development, workforce planning, and HR transformation.
- Development & Philanthropy: Fundraising strategy, donor engagement, prospect research, philanthropic operations, campaign planning, and development analytics.
- Data Analytics & Business Intelligence: Business intelligence, workforce analytics, operational reporting, data visualization, dashboard development, and predictive analytics.
- Finance & Financial Planning: Financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, resource allocation, and performance reporting.
- Strategy & Business Planning: Strategic planning, business development, market research, organizational effectiveness, and enterprise-wide initiatives.
- Technology & Digital Innovation: Artificial intelligence, automation, digital transformation, technology implementation, and process optimization.
- Marketing & Communications: Strategic communications, brand management, marketing strategy, stakeholder engagement, and patient experience.
- Project Management & Organizational Transformation: Enterprise project coordination, change management, process redesign, and cross-functional improvement initiatives.
Actual placement opportunities will vary based on departmental needs, available projects, and organizational priorities.
Examples of Potential Graduate Internship Projects Depending on placement, graduate interns may have the opportunity to contribute to projects such as:
- Evaluating hospital workflows and developing recommendations to improve operational efficiency and resource utilization.
- Developing workforce strategies and identifying opportunities to streamline HR processes through automation and AI.
- Analyzing fundraising and philanthropic trends to support donor engagement and development strategies.
- Building dashboards and analyzing operational, financial, or workforce data to inform leadership decision-making.
- Conducting financial analysis and developing business cases to evaluate strategic initiatives.
- Researching health care industry trends and identifying opportunities to support organizational growth and innovation.
- Assessing opportunities to improve the patient and employee experience through process and technology enhancements.
- Supporting enterprise-wide initiatives involving organizational transformation, change management, and operational improvement.
These examples are intended to illustrate the breadth of potential assignments and are not guaranteed placements.
Key Skills & Capabilities
- Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Ability to evaluate complex challenges, synthesize information, identify trends, and develop data-informed recommendations.
- Innovation & Technology Fluency: Interest in leveraging technology, artificial intelligence, automation, and digital solutions to improve organizational performance.
- Project Management & Execution: Ability to manage multiple workstreams, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and drive initiatives forward.
- Communication & Storytelling: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear presentations and recommendations.
- Business Acumen: Understanding of organizational operations, financial considerations, and factors influencing business performance.
- Change Management & Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity, collaborating across diverse teams, and contributing to organizational transformation.
- Collaboration & Relationship Building: Ability to partner effectively with stakeholders across clinical, academic, and administrative functions.
Internship Program Components
- Dedicated Mentor: Each intern will be paired with a mentor from NYP's leadership community who will provide guidance, career insight, and professional development.
- Strategic Project Experience: Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that address business, operational, and organizational priorities.
- Senior Leadership Engagement: One-on-one career conversations and opportunities to engage with experienced leaders across NewYork-Presbyterian.
- Cross-Functional Exposure: Opportunities to collaborate across departments and gain a broader understanding of health care operations and organizational strategy.
- Professional Development: Programming focused on leadership, strategic thinking, communication, project management, and career advancement.
- Networking Opportunities: Engagement with fellow graduate interns, emerging leaders, and professionals across the organization.
- Final Leadership Presentation: An opportunity to showcase summer contributions, communicate key findings, and present project outcomes and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Program Details
- Program Duration: 10 weeks
- Anticipated Dates: June 8– August 13 2027
- Location: On-site, New York, NY
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday
- Compensation: Paid internship
Note: NewYork-Presbyterian does not offer relocation stipends for interns.
Preferred Criteria
- Candidates currently enrolled in a graduate program pursuing an MHA, MPH, MBA, Master's in Health Care Administration, Finance, Business Analytics, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated interest in health care administration, hospital operations, business strategy, finance, philanthropy, human resources, analytics, or organizational effectiveness.
- Previous experience in health care, consulting, business operations, research, project management, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience conducting data analysis, developing presentations, managing projects, or supporting strategic initiatives is a plus.
- Demonstrated interest in leadership, innovation, and improving organizational performance.
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Required Criteria
- Completion of the first year of a graduate program by the start of the internship. Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different departments and levels of an organization.
- Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.
Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses. __________________
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Range:
$40.00/Hourly
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