The University of Chicago Medicine offers exciting externship and internship opportunities for nursing students. Summer 2026 applications will open in fall 2025.

Nurse Extern Program 

Throughout this 10-week program, sophomore and senior nursing students will engage in exceptional professional development opportunities, facilitating their transition from nursing students to confident, experienced registered nurses.
 
Students will be matched with one of the following:
  • Medical-Surgical
  • Adult ICU
  • Emergency Department
  • Pediatrics  

Specialty Nurse Intern Program

In this year-round internship, students will be placed in the PICU or OR for the duration of the program. Our flexible program schedule will allow you to continue your studies and provide an opportunity to experience nursing at the University of Chicago Medicine.

The specialty nurse intern provides care to patients and their families by assuming defined patient care responsibilities and performing specific clinical skills appropriate to the role.

Students will be matched with one of the following:

  • Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
  • Operating Room (OR)