MD Anderson MBA/MHA Summer Internship

Interns will learn about the interrelations of the medical center components in an environment that supports and encourages learning. The educational objectives include:

• Provide hands-on and real‐world experiences by conducting a 11-week project under the mentorship of a professional with relevant and related background in the field. 
• Introduce and develop an understanding of the common values shared by all health care professionals at MD Anderson.
• Introduce to the complex organizational dynamics through a combination of shadowing and integration in the day-to-day activities of a team while also leading their assigned project. 

• The internship begins with an institution-wide orientation where students learn about MD Anderson Cancer Center's culture and the benefits and responsibilities that come with working here. Interns also participate in department-specific training.  
• During the first week, interns will develop intentional learning objective goals (with their mentors) structured into the experience and supervised by their assigned mentor. 
• Interns will be fully integrated into the day-to-day activities of a team while also leading their own individual project.  
• Responsibilities and assignments will vary from project to project based on the specific objectives. Interns will be given responsibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to their teams. Specific responsibilities will be discussed at the start of the program. 
• Interns will spend time shadowing their mentors to gain perspective on the day-to-day challenges and decisions faced. Interns will also work closely with the assigned team on projects that further the organization's goals. 
• Interns will have the opportunity to participate in networking activities and seminars with leaders at the institution and trainees.  

Interested applicants must be currently enrolled in an MBA or MHA program, at one of the following local universities:

• Our Lady of the Lakes University-Houston
• Prairie View A&M University
• Rice University
• Texas Southern University
• Texas Women's University
• University of Houston - Downtown

The enrollment is during the summer term after the first year of M.B.A./M.H.A. program.

Eligible candidate must be scheduled to return to classes in Fall 2024.

• The program will begin on June 10, 2024 and end on August 30, 2024.
• Commitment is full-time; 40 hours per week
• Hybrid position with flexible schedule based on assigned department needs.

Students receive a stipend during the 11-week program. Paychecks are issued on the 5^th and the 20^th of each month, deducting the required federal taxes.