Administrative Summer Internship Program
Program Overview
The Vanderbilt Health Summer Internship Program is a 10-week internship program that gives students currently enrolled in graduate coursework the chance to receive practical experience in healthcare administration while positively impacting Vanderbilt Health. Program participants will be exposed to hospital and/or clinic operations and leadership through project-based work. Project opportunities vary and reflect both participant interest and the needs of the medical center or department. In addition, interns will have the opportunity for other experiences within the medical center and professional development opportunities.
Project Work
Projects will be focused in a variety of business and operational areas across the medical center and may involve domains such as business development, finance, operations, process improvement, quality, and strategy. At the conclusion of the internship, interns are expected to present a deliverable, such as a presentation or business plan, to departmental and senior leadership recapping their project findings.
Time Commitment
The Vanderbilt Health Summer Internship Program is a 10-week commitment typically beginning in May. Assignment length may also vary depending on the department and project scope. Interns are expected to work 40 hours, full-time during the week with their assigned departments and are responsible for keeping their project work on track to meet specific deadlines throughout the summer.
Compensation
Compensation for the Vanderbilt Health Administrative Summer Internship Program is based on a predetermined hourly rate and can vary depending on the project sponsor. Interns are not eligible for benefits.
Additional Details
This is an in-person internship. You will not be paid for the Vanderbilt Health observed July 4 holiday. The expectation is working Mondays through Fridays on an hourly schedule to be determined by your preceptor based on area need. You will take a lunch break each day worked. You will work with our current fellows to document your time in our time and attendance system.
Application Process
- Our application window has closed for Summer 2025. Please check back late fall/early winter for Summer 2026 details.
Should you have any questions about the summer internship, please email
VUMCAdminFellowship@vumc.org.