Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) Undergraduate Intern Program - Summer 2025

Northwestern Medicine is a system of 11 hospitals across Chicagoland; we are dedicated to providing the most advanced health care to the communities and patients we serve. At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. Ready to join our quest for better?

The SDOH (Social Drivers of Health) Undergraduate Intern Program reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The SDOH Internship Program will support our Patients First mission, as teams from diverse backgrounds bring enriched perspectives to problem-solving and are better equipped to identify gaps in understanding. Interns will participate in the implementation of a SDOH patient screening tool to help meet patient needs, especially focused on patients from underserved populations.

The Undergraduate Intern's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:  

• Uphold the mission, standards and values of NMH.
• Successfully complete projects and work tasks as assigned.
• Develop a working knowledge of hospital operations to a degree that allows successful completion of projects supporting a variety of hospital operations.
• Develop working relationships with staff and management that allows for successful business interactions across all levels of the organization.
• Participation in activities designed for development of interns during their assignment at NMH.
• Full communication with department managers and staff in order to successfully transition work at close of internship.
• Additional duties, responsibilities and tasks will be outlined in an appended document to meet the needs of the individual and organization in each internship.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Application Due Date - 1/24/2025

AA/EEO.

Required:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate program.

Preferred:

• Completion of at least the sophomore year of study.

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.