HMS MEDscienceTECH Moonshot 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 either a student currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (with at least one year completed) or a working professional who is passionate about the healthcare field, education, and technology. 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.

As a Moonshot Intern, you will mentor students and act as a teaching assistant for staff, guiding students through a cutting-edge program where they will design and prototype AI surgical robots to solve complex medical problems. You’ll help facilitate smooth transitions between activities while fostering a collaborative and innovative learning environment. You will also have a camp counselor role, where you’ll lead team-building activities while demonstrating enthusiasm and energy. 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 addition, 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

In this position, you'll combine mentorship with technical support, helping students troubleshoot issues related to robotics, coding, and technology. Your responsibilities will include supporting students in the design thinking process, assisting them in the development of their prototypes, and preparing them for presentations to industry professionals.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organized, tech-savvy, and excited about working on projects directly with high school students. Ideal candidates should be comfortable with coding in Python, physics, troubleshooting robots, and assisting with hands-on technology. Your role will be to help create a supportive atmosphere where students can explore and build solutions to real-world medical challenges.

Tentative session dates are listed below. The internship duration can vary between 3 to 6 weeks, with a guaranteed minimum of a 2-week program.  Applicants are required to be available for the entire duration, and specific dates will be communicated by March 1st for scheduling clarity.

Key Responsibilities

Mentor Students

• Guide students through the design and prototyping of AI surgical robots.

• Support students in the design thinking process and encourage collaborative, innovative problem-solving.

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, ensuring smooth transitions between activities.

• Help prepare students for presentations to industry professionals.
  

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.
  

Provide Technical Support

• Assist students with troubleshooting issues in robotics, coding, and technology.

• Offer hands-on support in developing and refining their prototypes.
  

Lead Team-Building

• Act as a camp counselor, leading team-building activities with enthusiasm.

• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment for students.
  

Demonstrate Leadership

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

• Cultivate an inclusive, encouraging atmosphere that inspires student exploration and creativity.
  

Stay Organized & Tech-Savvy

• Keep materials and activities organized to ensure efficient daily operations.

• Bring technical skills in coding, physics, and robotics to support hands-on learning.
  

This is a paid, full-time internship running at the HMS MEDscience Simulation Lab, located in the Armenise building at Harvard Medical School. Interns must commit to all program weeks. If you would like more details about the position, please email elu_tatis@hms.harvard.edu.  

• MEDscienceTECH Foundations

• Session 1: June 8-12

• Session 3: June 22-26

• Session 8: July 27-31

• Session 9: August 3-7
  

• MEDscienceTECH Visionaries

• Session 6/7 (2 week): July 13-24
  

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