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Neurosurgery Co-op

CompanyMass General Brigham
LocationBoston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 11, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Co-op students will support the day-to-day activities of a high-volume neurosurgical practice, including patient scheduling, care coordination, and research initiatives. They will also participate in data collection, observe clinical workflows, and contribute to operational improvement projects.
Internship Type
part time
Salary Range
$18 - $24
Company Size
18698
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Mass General Brigham is an integrated academic health care system, uniting great minds to solve the hardest problems in medicine for our communities and the world. Mass General Brigham connects a full continuum of care across a system of academic medical centers, community and specialty hospitals, a health insurance plan, physician networks, community health centers, home care, and long-term care services. Mass General Brigham is a nonprofit organization that is committed to patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. In addition, Mass General Brigham is one of the nation’s leading biomedical research organizations and a principal teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
About the Role
Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.


 

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

Hybrid


 

Work Location

10 Vining Street


 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0


 

Employee Type

Temporary


 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)



 

Pay Range

$17.71 - $24.28/Hourly


 

Grade

2


 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.


 

EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.


 

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.

Key Skills
Patient schedulingCare coordinationData collectionData analysisClinical workflowsOperational improvementCommunicationMultidisciplinary collaborationHealthcare administrationResearch supportAcademic medicineQuality improvement
Categories
HealthcareScience & ResearchAdministrative
Benefits
Career advancement opportunitiesRecognition programsProfessional growth support