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Medical Intelligence and Innovation Institute (Mi4) Summer Internship Program

Mi4 interns

The Mi4 Summer Internship Program at CHOC gives students the unique opportunity to explore the future of healthcare — invaluable experience for anyone interested in or exploring the healthcare field. The interns learn to problem solve and create solutions unique to hospitals. Through the opportunities provided within the internship, students are immersed in several emerging areas that are relevant to the future practice of pediatric medicine:

Artificial Intelligence and Big Data
Medical Devices and Mobile Technology
Personalized Medicine
Nanomedicine
Robotic Technology
Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cells
Innovation in Healthcare Delivery

Program Opportunities

The Mi4 Summer Internship Program includes:

Mentorship from the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Operating Officer, public health officers, senior vice presidents, physicians, nurses, researchers, philanthropists, data scientists and more. Our mentors are passionate about teaching and mentoring students to become leaders in health care in the future.
Participation in AI In medicine journal club with mentors to explore the newest innovations and updates within the medical community. Clinical debriefs and case studies to discuss real life hospitalizations.
Hands- on clinical workshops and introductions to physical exams; including demos in ECMO, ultrasound, suturing, and more.
Weekly rotation opportunities to shadow physicians from multiple subspecialties in weekly rotations in the hospital and outpatient settings (this portion is primarily available for ages 18+ only).
Educational and engaging field trips. Past Mi4 field trips include: UCI Center for Neurobiology of Learning Lab, Innovation Institute, Masimo, Scripps Translational Science Institute, Alignment Healthcare, Edwards Life Sciences, OC Disaster Preparedness and cultural visits to sites such as; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Getty Museum, the Pacific Symphony, and the Long Beach Aquarium, Medtronic, Alignment Healthcare, Alder Hey.
Presentation skill building as students spend the summer presenting innovative solutions to gaps in healthcare, presenting lectures in front of their peers, and selecting and presenting a mini-topic at the monthly Medical Intelligence and Innovation Institute (Mi4) meetings.
Public speaking practice as students will have the opportunity to prepare and present a research project/abstract for an innovation that they believe will improve healthcare delivery in one of the 7 emerging areas of medicine listed above. Interns who submit an impressive abstract will have the opportunity to present their own idea at grand rounds in July – interested interns will be supported in submitting their abstracts to the AIMed: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine conference.
Opportunities to learn about the patient’s perspective in healthcare by connecting with past and current CHOC patients and their families during both patient panels and CHOC fundraisers including CHOC Walk in the Park.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who may apply?

The program is open to applicants in high school, college, graduate school or medical school who are already interested in a career in healthcare and innovation. Students must be at least a freshman in high school to participate.

How do I apply?

Applications are accepted through this website on a rolling basis. Applications for Summer 2025 will open on February 1st, 2025

What is the application period?

Feb 1: Applications open at 12AM (PST)

Feb 28: Application deadline 11:45PM (PST)

April 1: Applicants notified of acceptance Please note: applications will be processed and accepted on a rolling basis with preference to applications submitted closest to the opening of the application period. We receive many applications and could reach our capacity before 2/29. We will begin interviewing applicants in February. After submitting your application, please refrain from emailing CHOC Mi4 in regard to your application status.

How are interns selected?

Admission will be based on ability of applicants to demonstrate that they are responsible, motivated, have a high level of integrity and can follow procedures dictated by the hospital, especially when it comes to patient safety and privacy. This program honors diversity and looks for individuals who show that they are creative and can think innovatively, going above and beyond the status quo.

All admission decisions will be made by the director or co-directors of the Mi4 Summer Internship Program.

Note: Interviews and acceptances are given on a rolling basis, therefore it is in your best interest to apply earlier rather than later.

What are the dates for the internship program?

June 16th- August 7th

What is the daily schedule like?

Daily Schedule (Mondays - Thursdays)

Mornings (Approx. 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM):
Morning clinical rounds (primarily for ages 18+) with physicians in a variety of specialties.
Morning Under-18 Programming

Afternoon programing (Approx. 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM):
Afternoon Programming - variety educational and hands-on activities including mentor sessions, lectures, workshops, clinical debriefs, innovation challenges, and project development/work time.

Fridays:
Varies depending on the week but typically an all-day field trip, additional shadowing opportunities, or large group activities.

Is there a fee to participate?

No. There is no cost to participate.

Do you provide meals, housing or transportation?

No. Interns are responsible for their own meals, housing, and transportation. Support for low-income students may be available on a case-by-case basis.

Is there a dress code?

Yes. Interns are expected to wear business casual attire for the duration of the program.

What is the expected time commitment?

Interns are expected to be fully committed to the program for the duration of the internship. Applicants should be prepared and willing to be on site for 40 hours a week.

Failure to disclose additional commitments that restrict an intern’s ability to participate in the internship program may result in removal from the program.