HMS MEDscienceLAB/
MEDscienceLAB Forensics
Intern

Summer Internship Application

Applications Close January 18, 2025

Dear Applicant,

We are delighted to hear of your interest in interning at MEDscience this summer! We rely heavily upon our wonderful interns in order to provide a richly engaging program for our high school students. If you have not done so already, please explore our website http://hmsmedscience.org/ to learn more about our mission as well as our semester and summer programs.

Job Description 

The ideal candidate is a student currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (with at least one year completed) or a working professional who has demonstrated an interest in healthcare, science, or education. Prior lab experience is required, as this position involves supporting lab preparation. A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential, and we seek individuals who are organized, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.

The MEDscience Lab/Forensics Intern, will take on a dynamic role, acting as both a camp counselor to students and a teaching assistant for staff. As a liaison between students and staff, you will ensure smooth transitions between activities throughout the day. In your camp counselor role, you’ll guide students, lead team-building activities while demonstrating enthusiasm and energy. The role also requires leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. You will function as a positive role model and mentor to the students by building relationships and establishing positive connections with the students. In the teaching assistant role, the intern will help facilitate learning experiences and support staff in maintaining an organized and engaging daily schedule through setup and breakdown as well as preparing lab environments. You will be actively involved in hands-on lab prep and helping students engage in immersive, real-world learning experiences.  In addition, you will also be responsible for taking pictures of the cases, skills, and team building activities the students participate in to be shared on social media and used in promotional materials. 

Key Responsibilities 

Engage Students

  • Act as a lab guide, supporting students with enthusiasm and clarity.

  • Foster teamwork and active participation during lab activities.

Assist Teaching Experiences

  • Facilitate hands-on lab experiences alongside staff to enhance student learning.

  • Guide smooth transitions by coordinating the setup and breakdown of lab activities.

Set Up Lab

  • Prepare lab materials and equipment before each activity, ensuring readiness.

  • Maintain a safe and organized lab environment throughout the day.

Capture Program Highlights

  • Take photos of student activities, including cases, skills sessions, and team-building exercises, for use on social media and in promotional materials.

Demonstrate Leadership

  • Exhibit strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills in the lab.

  • Create an inclusive, supportive atmosphere for all participants.

Maintain Organization

  • Keep lab spaces organized and well-stocked for efficient operations.

  • Adapt to the lab needs to maintain a dynamic, safe learning environment.



This is a paid, full-time internship running for nine weeks at the HMS MEDscience Simulation Lab, located in the Armenise building at Harvard Medical School. Interns need to be available for all nine weeks from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. If you would like more detail about the position, please email elu_tatis@hms.harvard.edu.

Session dates are listed below. 

  •   Session 1: June 9-13 Forensics

  •   Session 2: June 16-20 (4-day, No camp Thursday)

  •   Session 3: June 23-27 Lab

  •   Session 4: July 7-11 Lab

  •   Session 5: July 14-18 Forensics

  •   Session 6: July 21-25 Forensics

  •   Session 7: July 28-August 1

  •   Session 8: August 5-9 Lab

  •   Session 9: August 11-15 Lab

Please complete both parts of this application and submit it along with your resume.

Part 1

Part 2

Please click “Submit Resume” below. An email prompt will open where you will be able to attach and send your Cover Letter & Resume.

Thank you and please do not hesitate to get in touch about the status of your application.

The HMS MEDscience team

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.