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Technology and Digital Solutions Internships
Join us at the forefront of technology and medicine

At Stanford Health Care, we're driven each day by our mission to heal humanity through science and compassion, one patient at a time.  Our Technology and Digital Solutions (TDS) group has pioneered innovations in research, education, and healthcare delivery consistent with our Silicon Valley roots.  We’ve also undertaken ambitious initiatives involving AI, machine learning, and data management.  When you join us as an intern, you'll become a part of this legacy of leading-edge, coordinated, and compassionate care.  You’ll gain valuable experience in the IT field and gain exposure to an invigorating business environment that includes interacting with IT senior executives.  

Recruiting Information

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Application Process
Application 
A completed application and resume are required to apply. Cover letters and letters of recommendation are not required. 

Screen
Applicants will be required to answer the following screening questions as part of their applications.
  • What motivates you to choose Healthcare and SHC for your internship?
  • Share a situation when you encounter a problem and how you solve it.
  • Describe a time when you receive a constructive criticism.
Dates
Interview & Selection
Interviews 
Department leaders conduct interviews virtually with the top 2-3 candidates recommended for their position based on the application and phone screen.  We use behavioral interview questions.  Following the interviews, final selections are made.

Selection
Selected candidates will receive a phone call to inform them of the decision and will be guided for the next step.
Candidates who are not selected will receive an email to inform them of the decision. 
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What We Look For: Technical Skills
Each of our opportunities requires specific skills, which we'll include in the job posting when it is live.  In general, we look for:
  • Experience with windows, mac os, and active director
  • Knowledge of REST APIs and web service development frameworks
  • Basic database design skills (SQL Server), SQL development, webform or report development (Crystal Reports, SAP BusinessObjects, Qlik, etc.)
  • Knowledge of technolgy product management
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What We Look For: Behavioral Skills
We believe that technical skils are important, but behavioral skills are differentiators.  This includes our interns.  When we read your resume, we look for evidence of:
  • Professional written and oral communication
  • Adaptability to quickly changing priorities
  • Strong problem-solving skills using qualitative and quantitative data
  • Detail orientation and organized work approach
  • Confidence in raising thoughtful ideas

Deadlines

Application & Selection Timeline
Posting is open from December 20 until January 31st, 2025. Online application opens on this website and please apply early.
  • January 31st: Applications due

Interviews will be held througout the month of February 2025. Candidate Selection will be confirmed in early March 2025. 
  • March 14: Candidate will be contacted for final decision
Want to learn more about us? Visit our Technology and Digital Solutions page to learn more about our groundbreaking work.