QI Summer Internship

Internship duties:

• Gain hands-on experience in healthcare quality improvement (QI), compliance, and organizational performance initiatives within a professional medical setting.
• Collaborate with the QI Program Manager and interdisciplinary staff to support ongoing continuous quality improvement (CQI) projects and strategic objectives.
• Develop foundational skills in healthcare data analysis, risk assessment methodology, and performance measurement practices.
• Participate in professional meetings with organizational leadership and community partners to gain exposure to healthcare operations and decision-making processes.
• Assist in identifying trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement through data review and observational learning.
• Contribute to the preparation of written summaries, reports, and presentation materials for internal stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Strengthen analytical, organizational, and professional communication skills through project-based assignments and presentations.
• Observe regulatory, compliance, and accreditation-related quality processes within a healthcare environment.
• Support departmental administrative and project coordination tasks related to quality improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Build practical experience working within a collaborative healthcare team environment focused on patient safety and organizational excellence.
• Receive mentorship and professional development guidance from experienced healthcare quality and compliance professionals.
• Develop an understanding of healthcare quality standards, risk management practices, and operational improvement strategies.
  • Estimated 16 hours/week on-site
  • June 8-August 14 (10 weeks)
  • This is an unpaid internship