Neurosurgery Co-op
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Department based internship. Incumbent receives academic credit in accordance with school and internship guidelines. Internship provides hands-on learning experience.
Job description
Job Summary
Department based internship. Incumbent receives academic credit in accordance with school and internship guidelines. Internship provides hands-on learning experience.
Qualifications
The Department of Neurosurgery at Mass General Brigham is seeking four highly motivated Co-op Students interested in gaining firsthand experience within an academic healthcare environment. Students will be assigned to one of four neurosurgical service lines: Brain Tumor, Spine, Cerebrovascular, or Functional/Pediatric Neurosurgery and will have the opportunity to work across both Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital as part of an integrated Mass General Brigham Neurosurgery program.
This position is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in medicine, healthcare administration, nursing, physician assistant studies, research, public health, business operations, or other healthcare-related fields. Co-op students will gain exposure to clinical operations, patient access, multidisciplinary care coordination, quality improvement initiatives, academic medicine, and healthcare leadership.
Working closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical staff, operations leadership, and administrative teams, co-op students will support the day-to-day activities necessary for the efficient management of a high-volume academic neurosurgical practice. Responsibilities may include assisting with patient scheduling and care coordination, supporting research and academic initiatives, participating in data collection and analysis, observing clinical workflows, and contributing to operational improvement projects.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, self-directed, detail-oriented, and motivated to learn within a fast-paced healthcare environment. This individual should be comfortable communicating with patients, physicians, and multidisciplinary team members while contributing both independently and collaboratively.
This position is primarily in-person, with limited remote work opportunities based on departmental needs.
Requirements
- Highly motivated Co-op Student
- Interested in healthcare-related fields
- Highly organized
- Self-directed
- Detail-oriented
- Comfortable communicating with patients, physicians, and multidisciplinary team members
- Able to work independently and collaboratively
Benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Recognition programs
- Professional growth support
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.