Students & Grads
Summer Operations Internship Program

The opportunity to complete my summer internship with Roberta Schwartz, Executive Vice President of Houston Methodist Hospital, allowed me to not only interact and network with hospital leaders and health care professionals across the hospital, but begin to analyze health care on a broader scale. My summer internship challenged me to never stop learning and never stop being uncomfortable, as I learned that if you aren’t uncomfortable, you aren’t learning. The skills, knowledge, and exposure gained from the summer internship program have provided me a skill set that I am able to apply in my new job. I find myself frequently pulling the experience and expertise learned from my internship every day. I will forever appreciate the guidance I received and cherish the relationships I developed throughout the summer at Houston Methodist Hospital.

I was fortunate enough to be offered a summer internship with Houston Methodist back in '98. I was assigned to projects within peri-operative services (OR management, sterile processing, materials management, etc). The experience I gained learning hospital operations that summer I still carry with me every day as a Director for Houston Methodist years later. From day one Houston Methodist has treated me like family and I have enjoyed each day since.

The Houston Methodist Summer Operations Internship provided an incredible opportunity for me to work on meaningful, real-world projects that had a direct impact on healthcare operations. I conducted multiple projects in supply chain management, gaining invaluable experience, including supporting critical crisis response efforts after a hurricane. I also received personal mentorship and professional development from Houston Methodist’s top leadership. This program was instrumental in posturing me for the next step in my career.

I had the opportunity to be a summer intern working in Organizational Development, where I participated on multiple projects working closely with project managers and directors. Throughout this internship I was able to gain knowledge, experience, and make connections throughout the organization. As an intern, I had privilege of meeting with senior leadership and found mentors who provided expertise and guidance. I learned what it meant to be a part of Houston Methodist and the importance of I CARE values. It was a very rewarding experience that I will continue to cherish moving forward in my career.