At Northwell, we offer opportunities that help individuals develop practical skills while they confidently prepare for a meaningful career. Our programs are designed to inspire self-discovery, empowering participants to uncover their unique strengths and passions so they can make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Through immersive, hands-on learning, we bridge the gap between education and the professional world, setting the stage for future success.
For more information about Career Pathways and available career opportunities, please reach out to us at careerpathways@northwell.edu.
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We want to support your growth and success at every stage of your journey. A few examples of the many resources we provide for early career development include:
Our internships typically span 8-10 weeks beginning in June each year; all are paid opportunities or for course credit* in partnership with a specific school/university. Open to all students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate or doctoral programs, these internships offer hands-on experience across a variety of healthcare professions. Participants will gain valuable insight into the industry while developing skills that support both academic and professional growth.
Paid internship experiences follow a formal recruitment process, which typically begins in the fall and usually concludes in early spring.
*Credit-bearing internships require a valid affiliation agreement with the designated school and program. Placements are based on capacity.
If you are interested in learning more about credit-bearing internships, please email eduaffiliations@northwell.edu.
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Northwell offers exciting opportunities for nursing students eager to gain hands-on experience before graduation. This is a fantastic way to build your skills, network and make a difference in patient care.
Nursing students who have completed their first year of clinical rotations may be eligible to join Northwell in entry-level, nursing support roles such as nursing assistant, patient care associate (PCA), or unit secretaries.
Search and apply for open positions here. You can search using a keyword or by job category.
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To better support neurodiversity in the workforce, Northwell partners with Adelphi University’s Bridges to Adelphi program. This collaboration provides a 10-week paid summer internship for neurodivergent students, offering valuable, field-related work experience as part of their academic journey. If you are interested in learning about future cohorts, please email Inclusion@northwell.edu.
Gain invaluable experience in one of our many dynamic corporate settings and discover how our nonclinical career paths contribute to the greater mission of patient care. Explore diverse fields such as Human Resources, Finance, Law, Engineering, among others, while gaining hands-on experience at a best places to work organization. Opportunities vary from year to year, providing a unique and evolving range of experiences for motivated students.
Fuel your passion for philanthropy with our exciting eight-week paid summer internship. Designed for ambitious undergraduates eager to make a meaningful impact, this unique program offers insight into the dynamic field of business development. Gain firsthand experience with our dedicated team and see how your contributions can help shape a healthier future and truly make a difference in the community.
The Data Science Internship program is a specialized program looking for hands-on Data Science and Visualization students who are ready to champion data-driven product development. The program will select top students from a variety of schools to create diverse teams. Projects will be selected to represent key problems worth solving which have direct applicability to Northwell clinicians, patients, and team members.
We are no longer accepting applications for this internship. Check back soon for information about our 2022 internships. In the meantime, join our Student Talent Community!
Ignite your passion for research with a transformative summer internship at Northwell’s Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. Opportunities are open to high school, undergraduate and graduate students who want to gain invaluable hands-on experience while exploring a multitude of exciting career paths in the ever-evolving field of medicine. Step into a state-of-the-art research environment and be part of groundbreaking discoveries that will shape the future of healthcare.
This extensive 10-week paid summer internship is open to current undergraduate college juniors with a record of outstanding academic achievement and leadership abilities. Through this unique program, you will gain exposure to the roles and responsibilities of a healthcare administrator in one of our many participating hospitals and clinical service lines.
If you are interested in learning about future cohorts, please email campusrecruitment@northwell.edu for healthcare management program internships.
Our paid Hospitality in Healthcare internship focuses on a non-clinical and holistic approach to enhancing the patient and customer experience under the guidance of our Office of Patient & Customer Experience (OPCE). This program was designed to expose students to various areas that can impact the experience of our patients and their families.
If you are interested in learning about future cohorts, please email campusrecruitment@northwell.edu for hospitality in healthcare internships.
As a Human Resources Associate Intern at Northwell, you will have the opportunity to experience the inner workings of a best-in-class HR team through real, hands-on project work at New York State’s largest private employer and healthcare provider. During your 10-week paid summer internship, you will participate in two, five-week rotations that will allow you to understand how our HR team impacts our organization far beyond recruitment and benefits. You will join our HR team of more than 550 professionals to gain full comprehensive knowledge of what it takes to support more than 70,000 team members committed to making a difference every day.
We are no longer accepting applications for this internship. Check back soon for information about our 2022 internships. In the meantime, join our Student Talent Community!
Northwell Health’s IT capabilities are critical to our ability to deliver on our promise of exceptional care for our community. Through our paid Information Technology Internship, you can play a key role in advancing our solutions in strategic planning, management, deployment, coordination and integration. During the internship, our OCIO team will help position you for success as an IT professional.
If you are interested in learning about future cohorts, please email campusrecruitment@northwell.edu for information technology internships.
Equip yourself with the tools you need to be a healthcare leader of tomorrow. This robust internship gives students an opportunity to spend 8-weeks in one of the many corporate shared services departments participating such as Corporate Finance, Marketing, Legal Affairs, Northwell Ventures, and more while gaining a practical and valuable hands-on experience.
If you are interested in learning about future cohorts, please email campusrecruitment@northwell.edu for shared services internships.
The Software Engineering Internship program is a specialized program looking for hands-on Software Engineering and Design students who are ready to ship code to deliver components of 2-4 applications as a team during the co-op duration. The program will select top students from a variety of schools to create diverse teams. These teams will manage and execute on their projects end-to-end with frequent stakeholder feedback. Each team will be mentored by Senior Software Engineers, but you will write the code.
If you are interested in learning about future cohorts, please email campusrecruitment@northwell.edu for software engineering internship programs.
Learn more about healthcare fundraising and philanthropy by being immersed in development. This extensive 8-week paid summer internship is open to current college undergraduates with a passion for making a difference and a record of outstanding academic achievement and leadership. Through this unique program, you will see first-hand what it’s like to work for a healthcare development office.
If you are interested in learning about future cohorts, please email campusrecruitment@northwell.edu for development and philanthropy internships.
Nursing students who have completed their first year of clinical rotation can join Northwell Health in entry-level roles such as Nursing Assistant, Ward Clerk and PCA. Give your nursing career a head start by getting to know our units and our hospitals, while enhancing your clinical education and experience.
Guided by experienced nurse preceptors, this eight-week paid summer internship welcomes nursing students who have successfully completed their junior year of study. This internship offers a chance for students to enhance their clinical knowledge, skills, and confidence through a combination of mentorship and direct involvement in patient care. The experienced nurse preceptors play a pivotal role in guiding and mentoring the participating students.
If you’re interested in applying for this internship, please reach out to your school administrator to initiate the participation process.
Bringing together both didactic and clinical experiences, our nurse fellowship programs offer a comprehensive orientation for licensed new graduates as well as experienced RNs looking to specialize.
Applications open late January – Mid February
We provide teachers with the support they need to bring a health career focus and relevancy to their classrooms. These programs include Teacher Advisory Board, Healthcare Forum Series, and Professional Development Day (in partnership with The Feinstein Institutes).
For more information on educator programs, contact our Center for Workforce Readiness at CWR@northwell.edu.
Northwell Health partners with local schools to offer focused programs aimed at enhancing students’ awareness of health careers. Resources include our career conversations library and live webinars which spotlight professionals in diverse fields.
For more information on presentations and webinars, contact our Center for Workforce Readiness at CWR@northwell.edu.
This program was created in partnership with The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research to raise awareness of the multidisciplinary nature of medical research careers, encourage creative thinking, and assist school districts and industry leaders in developing future talent.
Through the research completed as part of this program, students will gain a deeper understanding of current healthcare issues and gain important teamwork, communication and problem solving skills. Student teams also have the opportunity to showcase their work at the Medical Marvels Competition, where they will present to judges, researchers, and their fellow peers. Educators interested in participating, please complete our 2024 Medical Marvels Registration form.
Our EMT Training course provides students with the essential education needed to render lifesaving care and maneuvers in a pre-hospital setting. In this course, you’ll learn through:
Qualifications:
At the time of registration, all applicants must be 18 years of age or older, and/or have a High School diploma or equivalent.
Tuition:
Tuition for this exciting opportunity is $850.00 and members of approved New York State EMS Agencies pay no tuition! Textbooks and equipment require an additional fee.
Our students are provided unprecedented access to clinical and educational experiences unique only to Northwell Health. Our newly structured 15-month Paramedic program expands the use of online learning, reducing classroom session attendance while increasing student participation in skills, simulation and standardized patient encounter sessions.
Provided to each student:
Tuition:
Eligibility Requirements:
This is NOT an entry-level course. Candidates must:
Complete our Paramedic Program Admissions Application >
View full details and upcoming paramedic training course dates >
At Northwell Health, our Home Health Aides work in a remarkably rewarding setting where your patients will generally enjoy decreased healing time, improved mental health and an increased sense of dignity. We’re providing a FREE Home Health Aide Training Course to get you started on this Truly Compassionate career path.
We offer training courses throughout the year at several locations. The course combines 75 hours of classroom training with 16 hours of supervised practical training. Registered Nurses provide instruction based on your unique needs and guide you in developing required hands-on skills. Through the course, you will gain confidence and competence in:
Learn more and register for an upcoming home health aide training course >
Explore what a future in health care could look like before you commit to it. We offer opportunities through the Academy for Career Readiness, Immersion and Exposure programs for the Hudson Valley and Connecticut. Get real-world exposure through shadowing and workforce development opportunities, helping you build confidence, gain insight, and discover where your interests truly align. It’s your first step toward a career well cared for.
Academy for Career Readiness (ACR): This program is a comprehensive approach to training individuals in health care. ACR offers both non-clinical and clinical training options, as well as career preparedness and soft skills training geared to producing a well-rounded healthcare professional. Through our community partnerships, we identify qualified candidates who are invited to join this program.
Immersion and Exposure Programs: Providing access to healthcare roles is essential to learning whether a career in health care suits you. Immersion and exposure programs for college students and adults provide firsthand knowledge on how to be successful in the workforce.
For more information, please email our team at Careers@nuvancehealth.org.
Our medical education programs support students at every stage, from undergraduate to graduate training. We provide Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) opportunities at seven Northwell Health Hospitals across the Hudson Valley and Connecticut. We offer six ACGME-accredited residency programs and four fellowship programs in Connecticut, eight ACGME-accredited residency programs and five fellowship programs in New York and five non-ACGME-accredited fellowships. Take your education beyond the classroom with access to hands-on opportunities and mentorship.
For more information, please email our team at Careers@nuvancehealth.org.
Advance your expertise with specialized training designed to take your career farther. Our residency programs span a range of healthcare disciplines, offering in-depth, hands-on experience in dynamic clinical environments. Whether you’re refining your skills or exploring a focused path, these programs are built to support your growth every step of the way. Featured residency programs for the Hudson Valley and/or Connecticut include:
Nurse Residency Program
Surgical PA Residency Program
Dental Residency Program
Pharmacy Residency Program
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Vassar Brothers Medical Center
For more information, please email our team at Careers@nuvancehealth.org.
