Neurosurgery Co-op

You'll be redirected to
the company's application page
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Department based internship. Incumbent receives academic credit in accordance with school and internship guidelines. Internship provides hands-on learning experience.Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
-Internship duties are based on department requirements and school course of study.
-Detailed description to be provided by host department.
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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$17.71 - $24.28/Hourly
Grade
2
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Prep Tools
YOUR PERSONALIZED PREP ROADMAP
0-2 Neurosurgery Co-op
Interview Prep Plan
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
AI Cover Letter
Tailored for Mass General Brigham
Dear Mass General Brigham Hiring Team,
I am excited to apply for the Neurosurgery Co-op position. With my experience in Patient scheduling and Care coordination...
Continue with AI →
YOUR RESUME KNOWS THE QUESTIONS
AI Question Predictor
Based on Neurosurgery Co-op role