Health Information Technology Internships
Health information technology internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience managing electronic health records and clinical data systems, mentorship from working health IT professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Manufacturing, Automotive, and Energy, with Textron Aviation, Boeing, and Cleveland-Cliffs among the employers posting roles now.
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Engineers at Electric Boat work collaboratively across departments and with our customer to develop innovative solutions for the United States Navy’s nuclear submarines. As an Intern, you'll be exposed to various engineering activities with the support of our senior staff. This program grants our trainees the opportunity to develop valuable skills and dive into cutting-edge projects such as leading the Columbia Class design and enhancing Virginia Class submarines. Every intern will be exposed to a wealth of knowledge in order to excel in the engineering domain.
Participation in this program requires medical screening, passing a drug test, and potential DOD Investigation
This is not a remote opportunity.
All applicants have the potential to be placed at any of the following locations: Groton CT, New London CT, North Kingstown RI, Newport RI, North Stonington CT
Information Technology – Summer Internship
- Software engineering group (SEG) - The group's objective is to develop and deploy computer-aided automation tools to maximize the net savings to the company. The group is predominantly working on the development of custom automation within EB's newest CAD and PLM tool (this consists of developing automated CAD views, labels and dimensions, design and manufacturing interfaces, rules based automations, etc).
- IT Infrastructure group - supports the inner workings of Electric Boat data and business systems(Networks/Servers/Desktop/Storage) in a fast paced defense environment.
- Cyber Security and compliance - will help monitor all systems for vulnerabilities and either repair the vulnerabilities or develop remediation plans for them when necessary. They will support the other system administrators with hardware and software certifications.
- Systems engineering - working with business customers to gather and document requirements for changes to EB business systems. Supporting areas include engineering, operations, warehousing and planning.
- Project management office – join the group helping manage the various IT projects providing new tools and capabilities with both software and hardware solutions.
- Finance and procurement team – this critical group is helping plan and procure the software and hardware for new projects as well as existing operations and maintenance
- User production support – immerse yourself in user support by becoming a subject matter expert in the design and engineering tools while support the core customers
- Requirement analysis and design for software application.
- Development of software applications (typically Java applications).
- Testing and maintenance of various software applications.
- Investigation of advanced IT and software development technology
To be qualified for this position:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- US citizenship is required.
- Pursuing a Bachelor or Masters of Science in IT, Computer Science or Engineering
- Must be able to successfully pass a medically supervised drug screen and background check.
- Must be enrolled full-time at a college or university
- At minimum students must have completed their Freshman year prior to the start of the internship.
- Must be available to work 40 hours per week for a minimum eight (8) consecutive weeks between May 2027 to September 2027.
- Selected candidates will be responsible for establishing housing and reliable transportation for the duration of their intern assignment.
Preferred:
- For the programming track, coursework or related experience in developing software applications (using Java)and 1 year of programming experience (internship or college projects included, preferred java).
- For the cyber security and compliance track, an interest and course of study in cybersecurity and compliance.
- Interest and course of study in infrastructure (Networks/Servers/Desktop) Skills in Java, along with relational and object-oriented databases are desirable.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to learn new skills and apply them
- Ability to solve problems in a constructive manner
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Office)
Engineers at Electric Boat work collaboratively across departments and with our customer to develop innovative solutions for the United States Navy’s nuclear submarines. As an Intern, you'll be exposed to various engineering activities with the support of our senior staff. This program grants our trainees the opportunity to develop valuable skills and dive into cutting-edge projects such as leading the Columbia Class design and enhancing Virginia Class submarines. Every intern will be exposed to a wealth of knowledge in order to excel in the engineering domain.
Participation in this program requires medical screening, passing a drug test, and potential DOD Investigation
This is not a remote opportunity.
All applicants have the potential to be placed at any of the following locations: Groton CT, New London CT, North Kingstown RI, Newport RI, North Stonington CT
Information Technology – Summer Internship
- Software engineering group (SEG) - The group's objective is to develop and deploy computer-aided automation tools to maximize the net savings to the company. The group is predominantly working on the development of custom automation within EB's newest CAD and PLM tool (this consists of developing automated CAD views, labels and dimensions, design and manufacturing interfaces, rules based automations, etc).
- IT Infrastructure group - supports the inner workings of Electric Boat data and business systems(Networks/Servers/Desktop/Storage) in a fast paced defense environment.
- Cyber Security and compliance - will help monitor all systems for vulnerabilities and either repair the vulnerabilities or develop remediation plans for them when necessary. They will support the other system administrators with hardware and software certifications.
- Systems engineering - working with business customers to gather and document requirements for changes to EB business systems. Supporting areas include engineering, operations, warehousing and planning.
- Project management office – join the group helping manage the various IT projects providing new tools and capabilities with both software and hardware solutions.
- Finance and procurement team – this critical group is helping plan and procure the software and hardware for new projects as well as existing operations and maintenance
- User production support – immerse yourself in user support by becoming a subject matter expert in the design and engineering tools while support the core customers
- Requirement analysis and design for software application.
- Development of software applications (typically Java applications).
- Testing and maintenance of various software applications.
- Investigation of advanced IT and software development technology
To be qualified for this position:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- US citizenship is required.
- Pursuing a Bachelor or Masters of Science in IT, Computer Science or Engineering
- Must be able to successfully pass a medically supervised drug screen and background check.
- Must be enrolled full-time at a college or university
- At minimum students must have completed their Freshman year prior to the start of the internship.
- Must be available to work 40 hours per week for a minimum eight (8) consecutive weeks between May 2027 to September 2027.
- Selected candidates will be responsible for establishing housing and reliable transportation for the duration of their intern assignment.
Preferred:
- For the programming track, coursework or related experience in developing software applications (using Java)and 1 year of programming experience (internship or college projects included, preferred java).
- For the cyber security and compliance track, an interest and course of study in cybersecurity and compliance.
- Interest and course of study in infrastructure (Networks/Servers/Desktop) Skills in Java, along with relational and object-oriented databases are desirable.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to learn new skills and apply them
- Ability to solve problems in a constructive manner
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Office)
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Tips for Your Health Information Technology Internship Search
Apply for summer roles in the fall
Large health systems, health IT vendors, and payers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, with some application windows opening as early as August. Smaller organizations and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Starting your search early gives you access to both structured cohort programs and rolling openings.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Health IT intern hiring teams expect limited work history, so your portfolio carries the weight. Document two or three complete projects that show hands-on work with EHR systems, health data mapping, medical coding tools, or clinical workflow analysis. Include the tools you used and link to any published documentation, analyses, or case studies so recruiters have something concrete to review.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured health IT internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff frequently know which health systems and vendors recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller organizations running their own cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice your technical screen out loud before applying
Health IT intern interviews typically include a technical or analytical screen covering topics like database querying, health data standards such as HL7 or FHIR, or workflow problem-solving. Practice answering out loud and explaining your reasoning as you go, since interviewers weigh how you think through a clinical data problem as much as the final answer.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs first
Large health systems and health IT companies run rotational internship programs designed to train people new to the field, rotating interns through departments like clinical informatics, data analytics, and IT project management. These programs recruit early in the fall and fill fast, so identify the ones that match your interests and apply in the first wave of their cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 66% of the health information technology internships listed here, so the split between on-site and remote options is real. Decide what you can commit to before you start searching, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you're only sorting through roles you can actually take.
Health Information Technology Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a health information technology internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio that includes documented projects showing your work with EHR platforms, data mapping exercises, or health data workflows, giving recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where health IT recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a health information technology internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for health information technology interns is consistent performance on real project work, available headcount on the team at the end of the summer, and how early you signal interest in returning. Treat the internship as an audition, but keep applying elsewhere so you're not counting on one outcome.
When should I apply for health information technology internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large health systems, health IT vendors, and insurance organizations recruit summer interns the preceding fall, with application windows opening as early as August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking regularly means you won't miss either wave.
Are health information technology internships paid?
Most professional health information technology internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry segment, and location, so it differs meaningfully between a large health IT vendor and a regional community hospital. Where an employer discloses pay, you'll see it in the listing, unpaid internships do exist but are less common in this field.
What should a health information technology internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Feature two or three complete, documented projects that show your hands-on work with tools like Epic, Cerner, SQL, or HL7 data standards, and link to any published analyses, system documentation samples, or case studies you've completed. Add relevant coursework in health informatics, medical coding, or data management. Keep it to one page.
Are there remote health information technology internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 34% of the health information technology internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a health IT rotational internship program?
Rotational health IT internship programs, offered by large health systems and health IT companies, place interns across multiple departments, such as clinical informatics, data analytics, and IT project management, over the course of one summer. They're designed for people new to the field and recruit early in the fall semester. Competition is strong, so identify the programs that fit and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get health information technology internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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