Ophthalmology Intern- Summer 2026COACH College Program

Who we are

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

The COACH - Community and Opportunities at Children's Hospital - internship program mission is to create a pathway for emerging healthcare professionals, offering hands-on experience, structured development, and dedicated mentorship.

The opportunity

The College COACH summer internship is a paid program running from Monday, June 8-Friday, August 14, 2026. In addition to on-the-job training and work experience, the program includes workshops and additional development programs. College students will work 35 hours/week. Interns will earn $17.50-$21.50/hour.

This role is hybrid in Boston. Specific work hours will be determined by the supervisor.

What you'll do

• Engage in a research project focused in ophthalmology and interact directly with health care professionals in the department.

• Attend a 2-day program orientation and onboarding

• Participate in virtual and in-person workshops and activities

What you'll get

• Research skills, exposure to careers in ophthalmology, ability to think analytically.

• Develop job-ready skills for the healthcare industry

• Increase knowledge of healthcare career pathways

• Professional development

• Opportunity to present your learnings at the end of the program

• Peer cohort and cohort mentor to support learning and development

• MBTA Link pass for June-August 2026

Who you are

• You are an undergraduate college student in good academic standing and will be enrolled in a two-or four-year program for Fall 2026, and you are interested in working in healthcare

• You have basic literature search and analytical skills.

Recruitment process

• Internship opportunities: We encourage students to review the posted COACH internship opportunities and to apply to no more than three postings.

• Resume review & interviews: Applications will be reviewed, and screenings and interviews will be scheduled as appropriate. Resumes are required; if you need assistance developing a resume, please engage with your school career center or contact coach@childrens.harvard.edu.

• Offer decision: We will follow up within one week of your interview. Decisions regarding program acceptance will be made in March.

• Onboarding: Those selected for the internship program will complete onboarding by May to ensure a smooth start to the program. This includes:

• Scheduling an appointment during one of our on-site onboarding days

• Obtaining appropriate work permits and documentation, as needed

• Health records

• Proof of Employment Eligibility

• Media release

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.