Newton Summer Internship Program

We have identified medical professionals who are committed to teaching and sharing their experiences. During the program, you will shadow these professionals in one-day rotations to see what life is like in each particular field. Rotations include experience in the operating room, emergency department, hospital floors, physician offices or meetings. You will have the opportunity to interact on a personal basis with the health care professionals.

Each day, Monday through Friday, begins with a 45-minute discussion led by a professional who will discuss his or her medical career journey. The focus of this time will be on the application and interview processes, what to expect in school, residency and fellowship and lifestyle afterwards. Thereafter, you will report to your assigned mentor in the setting he or she feels is most appropriate for your experience. Your day will be structured according to your mentor and will be very different each day.

The goal of this program is to help you make an informed decision about possibly entering one of the many exciting fields of medicine. Experiences from NSIP may be valuable throughout the medical school application process.

This program is not university/college-accredited. However, it is possible that your college or university may consider this program for credit. We suggest that you contact your academic advisor to discuss this further. We will provide any information that might be needed for your institution to make an academic decision.

The program will start on June 1, 2026, and end on June 12, 2026. The day ends when your mentor ends his or her day. The program does not require Saturday or Sunday attendance.

You will be required to attend a one-day orientation on May 29, 2026. Failure to appear will result in automatic dismissal from the program. Hospital policies require that you submit to a background check and provide medical records prior to participating in the program.

Tuberculosis testing is required and must be completed prior to the start date.

NSIP is free of charge.

Each student must provide his or her own transportation between locations. You will be traveling between locations on a daily basis. Thus, it is imperative that you have a means of transportation.

You must have completed at least one year of college by the time the program begins to apply to this program. Consideration will be given to class level and academic standing.

Applications will be accepted from December 2, 2025, to January 31, 2026.

Submit your application online below:

• Once your application has been accepted for consideration, you will be required to submit the following items:
  • A one-page cover letter stating why you would like to be considered for the program (less than 300 words); please include your contact information
  • 5x8 inch headshot
  • Driver’s license
  • Current resume
  • Copy of your most recent academic transcript (unofficial transcript is preferred)
  • Completed medical forms signed by your primary care physician which include
    • A complete statement of evidence of the following immunizations, completed by the physician: PPD, MMR, hepatitis B immunity (titer preferred for high risk), varicella vaccine or documented history of chicken pox, flu vaccine, COVID vaccines that include booster
    • Download immunization form >

All materials must be submitted by January 31, 2026, to be considered. Skype interviews will take place in February and March.

We intend to make our decisions on or about April 15, 2026, and you will be notified via email.

Email the Newton Summer Internship Program office.