The UPMC Health Services Division (HSD) Summer Residency is a 500-hour, paid internship starting in mid-May 2027. Working 40-hours a week on-site, Summer Residents will have a unique opportunity to learn and contribute to the UPMC Health Services Division, while pursuing their health care career interests. Summer Residents receive mentorship from Executives and Fellows in the Administrative Fellowship Program. The Summer Residency Program will offer opportunities to:
- Gain broad exposure to various aspects of the UPMC HSD.
- Better understand the role of the HSD as it relates to UPMC and its function as part of a fully integrated academic medical center.
- Strengthen health care experience through work on various projects.
- Observe executive-level meetings.
- Improve management, leadership, communication, networking, and analytical skills.
Each Resident will be assigned to a preceptor at the executive administrative level or above and will be exposed to different areas within the HSD (and UPMC) that lie outside of their immediate department assignment. Upon successful completion of the Summer Residency Program, participants will be invited to apply to the post-graduate Administrative Fellowship Program.
Past Placements:
Department of Radiology – Pittsburgh, PA
- Nursing Leadership – Pittsburgh, PA
- Women’s Health Operations – Pittsburgh, PA
- Department of Medicine – Pittsburgh, PA
- UPMC Mercy – Pittsburgh, PA
Heart & Vascular Institute – Pittsburgh, PA
- Community Medicine, Inc. – Pittsburgh, PA
- Transplant Operations – Pittsburgh, PA
- Department of Otolarynology - Pittsburgh, PA
UPMC Passavant - Pittsburgh, PA
This is a paid internship opportunity with a set rate of $21.86/hour.
Top applicants will be proficient in Microsoft office software, hardworking, conscientious, self-motivated, and exemplify excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Preference will be given to candidates that have demonstrated leadership ability through their studies. employment, or extracurricular activities.
Responsibilities:
- Represent UPMC internally and externally
- Standard Responsibilities: Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned.
- Present to senior leadership
- Participate in service and social activities
- Complete function specific tasks and assignments
Qualifications
Students must be pursuing an MBA, MHA, MPH, or equivalent master-level degree. Preference will be given to students attending an accredited degree program as listed below
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- Health Administration (MHA) from a CAHME-accredited program
- Public Health (MPH) from a CEPH-accredited program
- Business Administration (MBA) from an AMBA, AACSB, or EQUIS-accredited program
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
- Acts 31, 33, 73 (if applicable)
Required Application Materials:
Applicants should submit a single PDF containing the following items in order:
1. Resume or curriculum vitae
2. Official or unofficial undergraduate transcript
3. Proof of current enrollment in a graduate program
4. Personal statement (maximum 2 pages, single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font) addressing:
How the UPMC Residency Program aligns with your professional goals
Your first work experience (college or earlier) and the skills gained from it
A brief overview of hobbies and personal interests
Recruitment Timeline Expectations:
Application period: October 5–November 6, 2026
Interviews: Mid-November through Early December
Offers: mid-December 2026*
*Subject to change
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.