C.A.R.E Internship at Boston Children's Hospital

C.A.R.E Intern   (requires login to Handshake)

Application by July 31, 2026

About the Hospital: 

Boston Children’s Hospital is ranked the #1 children’s hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We provide specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents, and lead pediatric research that shapes the future of medicine. Affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Boston Children’s Hospital also plays a central role in training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals. Our family-centered model emphasizes holistic care, ensuring that both patients and families receive the support they need throughout their medical journey.

The opportunity:

As a C.A.R.E. Intern, you will play a key role in supporting the operations of the Pediatric Emergency Department. Your efforts will help ensure patients and families receive timely, organized, and compassionate care during their emergency visit.

What you’ll do:

Greet, assist and provide comfort measures to patients and families.

Transport patients and families to testing locations within the hospital.

Assist staff with organizational tasks, including maintaining essential medical supplies and equipment.

Internship Details:

Unpaid internship, 4-8 hour hours weekly per academic semester

Next cohort starts September 15

What you’ll gain:

Firsthand exposure to fast-paced, high-level pediatric emergency care.

Opportunities to interact with a wide range of healthcare professionals who care for children with urgent needs.

Direct experience working with patients and families, helping improve their hospital experience.

Obtain experiential hours that can support college requirements or strengthen applications to future professional programs (e.g., medical school, physician assistant school, nursing school).

Experiential pathway to explore/secure clinical and research opportunities at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Rquirements:

A current undergraduate or post-baccalaureate student with a strong interest in a career in healthcare

Must be in good academic standing