Application for Summer 2025 Undergraduate Administrative Internship

Thank you for your interest in applying to the Cleveland Clinic Leadership in Healthcare Internship program.

Selection Process:
  • Applications will be accepted from October 31, 2024 through 11:59PM ET December 31, 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.
  • First-round virtual interviews will take place in early January 2025, and second round interviews will take place late January to early February 2025. Final offers will be made by the end of February.
Qualifications:
The Undergraduate Administrative Internship Program is a competitive 10-week summer program offered to rising juniors and seniors in college.
The internship program will provide students the opportunity to work within a specific institute or department at Cleveland Clinic, either at Main Campus in Cleveland, Ohio or at one of our regional locations throughout Northeast Ohio.
Additionally, students will have the opportunity to hone their competencies in a variety of areas (e.g., clinical operations, healthcare finance, Microsoft Excel, international operations, strategy) by participating in regular didactic sessions and case studies. Interns are also granted executive mentors as well as a more mid-careerist alumni mentor. Interns will receive resources to assist them in identifying housing options, and this opportunity is paid at a competitive market rate.

Application Requirements:
  • Resume (1-page)
  • Cover Letter: In the cover letter, applicants should indicate their interest in Cleveland Clinic, the field of healthcare administration, and specific goals for their summer internship.
  • Three Short Essay Responses (300 words or less per essay):
    • Please refer to the paragraph below: How do you think this lack of representation affects the healthcare community, including patients, healthcare providers, and the overall delivery of care? In your response, consider how leadership diversity influences health equity, patient outcomes, and organizational culture.
According to the ACHE policy position, “Despite two decades of success in attracting diverse students to graduate programs in health administration—where around 44% of students are from racial or ethnic minority backgrounds—a significant leadership gap persists. For example, in 2019, 89% of hospital CEOs were white, compared to 60% of the U.S. population. Projections from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that the country will reach a majority-minority balance by 2045, yet this increasing diversity is not reflected in healthcare administration leadership. This disparity raises important questions about how leadership diversity impacts health equity, patient outcomes, and organizational culture."
    • There are many pathways to making an impact in healthcare. Why are you specifically drawn to the administrative and leadership aspects of healthcare, and how do you envision making a difference in this role?
    • How has your personal background or identity shaped your perspective on healthcare?

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