Summer programUpcoming cycle
Summer Youth Jobs Program
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
A six-week paid summer internship for under-resourced Boston Public School students, placing interns in hospital departments to build real-world skills, with weekly group meetings and department tours.
Who should apply
Boston public high school students from under-resourced backgrounds connected to one of BIDMC's referral partners who want a paid hospital department placement.
Eligibility
Under-resourced Boston public high school students; admission is by referral only through partner organizations (ABCD, Boys & Girls Club of Boston, METCO, Boston PIC, and others).
What you get
- Paid 6-week placement in an assigned hospital department
- Weekly group meetings with department tours
- Exposure to a range of healthcare colleagues and roles
What the application involves
- Boston public high school enrollment
- Referral from a partner organization (ABCD, Boys & Girls Club of Boston, Roxbury Tenants at Harvard, Sociedad Latina, METCO, or Boston PIC)
Application tips
- Get connected early with one of the named referral partners — BIDMC doesn't accept direct applications.
- Be ready for a 32-hour/week (Mon–Thu) full-time summer commitment.
Good to know
Located at 330 Brookline Avenue. Contact: BIDMC-SummerYouthJobs@bidmc.harvard.edu.
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