HMS MEDscience Intern

Applications Close January 16, 2026

Dear Applicant,

We are delighted to hear of your interest in interning at MEDscience this summer! We rely heavily upon our wonderful interns in order to provide a richly engaging program for our high school students. If you have not done so already, please explore our website http://hmsmedscience.org/ to learn more about our mission as well as our semester and summer programs.

Job Description 

The ideal candidate is a student currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (with at least one year completed) or a working professional who has demonstrated an interest in healthcare, science, or education. A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential, and we seek individuals who are organized, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.

Interns are expected to take initiative in their day-to-day work — including proactively finding meaningful tasks during downtimes to remain productive. They should be forward-thinking and able to anticipate the needs of the organization, offering help where it is needed without waiting for direction. Creativity, teamwork, and a “no job is too small” mindset are essential, and interns should look for ways to contribute to the smooth running of the program at all times.

The intern will take on a dynamic role, acting as both a camp counselor to students and a teaching assistant for staff. In your camp counselor role, you’ll lead team-building activities while demonstrating enthusiasm and energy. You will also be responsible for taking pictures of the cases, skills, and team building activities the students participate in to be shared on social media and used in promotional materials. 

The role also requires leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. You will function as a positive role model and mentor to the students by building relationships and establishing positive connections with the students. In the teaching assistant role, the intern will help facilitate learning experiences and support staff in maintaining an organized and engaging daily schedule through setup and breakdown of skills and cases. 

This is a paid, full-time internship running for eleven weeks at the HMS MEDscience Simulation Lab, located in the Armenise building at Harvard Medical School. Interns must commit to all eleven weeks from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. If you would like more details about the position, please email elu_tatis@hms.harvard.edu.

Key Responsibilities

Engage Students

• Act as a camp counselor, guiding students with enthusiasm and energy.

• Lead team-building activities, fostering a positive group dynamic.

• Serve as a liaison to ensure smooth transitions between activities.

Maintain Professional Conduct & Communication

• Demonstrate professionalism at all times, including punctuality, reliability, and clear, respectful communication with both students and staff.

• Uphold program standards, as interns will represent the organization’s mission and values in all interactions.

Assist Teaching Experiences

• Facilitate learning experiences alongside staff, enhancing student engagement.

• Support setup and breakdown of skills and case activities to keep the schedule organized.

Capture Program Highlights

• Take photos of student activities, including cases, skills sessions, and team-building exercises, for use on social media and in promotional materials.

Demonstrate Leadership

• Show strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills in all interactions.

• Cultivate an inclusive, welcoming environment for students and staff.

Maintain Organization

• Manage daily schedules and adapt as needed to balance multiple responsibilities.

Take Initiative & Support the Team

• Proactively identify tasks to work on during downtime to remain productive.

• Anticipate organizational needs and step in to assist without waiting for direction.

• Bring creativity and problem-solving to your work.

• Approach every task with a team-first attitude — no job is too small.

Feedback & Growth

• Interns should be open to constructive feedback and demonstrate a commitment to continuous personal and professional growth throughout the program.

Session dates are listed below. 

• Session 1: June 8-12

• Session 2: June 15-18 (M-Th)

• Session 3: June 22-26

• Session 4: June 29-July 2 (M-Th)

• Session 5: July 7-10 (Tu-Fr)

• Session 6: July 13-17

• Session 7: July 20-24

• Session 8: July 27-31

• Session 9: August 3-7

• Session 10: August 10-14

• Session 11: August 17-21

Please complete both parts of this application and submit it along with your resume.