HMS MEDscience Intern Manager

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 currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (with at least one year completed) or is a working professional with a demonstrated interest in healthcare, science, or education. We value a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as the ability to lead with organization, enthusiasm, and a willingness to support the growth of others.

Interns are expected to take initiative in their daily work — proactively identifying meaningful tasks during downtimes and contributing to the smooth running of the program. A forward-thinking mindset, creativity, teamwork, and a “no job is too small” attitude are essential.

The Intern Manager serves in a leadership role, ensuring interns are well-prepared, engaged, and supported throughout the program. Responsibilities include training and onboarding interns, providing ongoing guidance and feedback, overseeing accountability, and handling any disciplinary matters to maintain a positive and professional environment. The Intern Manager also coordinates daily activities, supervises interns as they lead team-building and assist with classroom and lab preparation, and acts as a point of contact for interns, students, and staff. Additionally, the Intern Manager will capture photos of cases, skills sessions, and team-building activities for use on social media and in promotional materials. As the role develops, there may be opportunities to take on teaching responsibilities and further contribute to students’ educational experiences. 

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

Intern Preparation

• Train and onboard interns, ensuring they understand their roles as mentors and teaching assistants.

• Supervise interns, addressing performance concerns, and administering disciplinary action when necessary to uphold program expectations and professionalism.
  
  

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.

Coordinate Daily Activities

• Act as a point of contact between interns, students, and staff, ensuring smooth transitions between sessions.

• Oversee interns as they lead team-building activities and assist in classroom and lab preparation.

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.

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.

Support Learning Experiences

• Facilitate learning activities alongside interns, maintaining an engaging, organized schedule.

• Take on teaching responsibilities to enhance the educational experiences of students.

Maintain Engagement

• Ensure interns are well-prepared, motivated, and engaged throughout the program.

• Foster a collaborative, supportive atmosphere for interns and students alike.

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.

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.