Summer Employment Opportunities

Deadline to Apply for Summer 2026 positions is April 10, 2026

2026 Program Manager Assistant (PMA)

Clinical Summer Internship (CSI) Program | Summer 2026

The Clinical Summer Internship (CSI) program is seeking an undergraduate student to serve as a Program Manager Assistant (PMA) for Summer 2026. This temporary role supports the delivery of a hands-on medical education program for high school and undergraduate students and plays an important role in day-to-day program operations.

Program Dates

  • Session 1 (In Person): July 13–24, 2026 | Stanford campus

  • Session 2 (Virtual): July 27–August 7, 2026

Core Responsibilities

In-person program support

  • Assist with daily setup for hands-on activities

  • Support student logistics and transitions between sessions

  • Assist with meal coordination and classroom readiness

  • Escort students between program locations

 

Virtual program support

  • Moderate Zoom sessions (chat, Q&A, breakout rooms)

  • Support icebreakers and social programming

  • Capture screenshots/photos for program use

 

Program operations

  • Troubleshoot basic technical issues

  • Communicate with lecturers and guest speakers

  • Assist with CSI social media content

  • Support program closeout activities, including:

    • Graduation slideshow

    • End-of-session surveys

    • Graduation certificates

    • Speaker gifts

  • Assist with time-sensitive operational needs during live sessions

 

Work Schedule

This role begins part-time in June prior to the program start date. Pre-session work is flexible and primarily remote. All staff must report to campus for full-time work beginning July 6, 2026.

Session 1 (Full-Time | In Person)

  • On campus at Stanford

  • Monday–Friday

  • Program hours: 8:45 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

  • Includes daily setup (approximately 1–1.5 hours prior to program start) and wrap-up time (approximately 1 hour at the end of the day)

  • Full-time availability required during this two-week period

 

Session 2 (Part-Time | Primarily Virtual)

  • Flexible schedule

  • Work conducted primarily remotely

  • Limited optional on-campus support opportunities may be available

 

The position concludes at the end of Session 2 on August 7, 2026.

Occasional work outside standard program hours and optional overtime opportunities may be available but are not required.

Applicants must have full-time availability during Session 1 to be eligible for this role.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled undergraduate student

  • Strong proficiency with Zoom and Microsoft Office

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

  • Ability to interact professionally with students, parents, and faculty

  • Must reside in the Bay Area and be able to travel to Stanford’s campus

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Resume required
  • One academic or professional letter of recommendation required
    • CSI alumni are not required to submit a reference

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Livescan fingerprinting and a background check.

Compensation

Hourly pay range: $23.00–$25.00 per hour

Final compensation will be based on experience, education, and internal equity.

This is a casual/temporary position and is not benefits eligible.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the program application link.

Applications due by April 10, 2026.

2026 CSI Student Instructor

Clinical Summer Internship (CSI) Program | Summer 2026

The Clinical Summer Internship (CSI) program is seeking Stanford University medical and physician assistant students to serve as Student Instructors for Summer 2026. This instructional role supports faculty and program leadership in delivering a hands-on medical education experience for high school and undergraduate students.

Student Instructors contribute to both preparation and live instruction across in-person and virtual sessions, supporting lectures, skills training, and clinical simulations.

Program Dates

  • Session 1 (In Person): July 13–24, 2026 | Stanford campus

  • Session 2 (Virtual): July 27–August 7, 2026

Core Responsibilities

Instructional support

  • Moderate faculty-led sessions and assist with lectures

  • Lead or co-lead skills and anatomy instruction

  • Facilitate breakout discussions and applied learning activities

 

Hands-on teaching

  • Support vitals, physical exams, dissections, suturing, and injections

  • Assist with clinical simulations and experiential learning

  • Address student questions and reinforce learning objectives

 

Program collaboration

  • Partner with CSI Directors and affiliated faculty

  • Support student engagement during in-person and virtual programming

  • Adapt instructional materials to support dynamic teaching delivery

     

Work Schedule

Session Participation

  • Sessions held Monday–Friday, 8:45 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

  • Instructional activities typically run in 1–2 hour blocks

  • Student Instructors select sessions based on their skills, interests, and availability

Preparation & Training

  • Some outside preparation required for instructional activities (included in stipend determination)

  • Attendance at 1 in-person training session is required prior to program start
    • Trainings held on Stanford campus in June

Scheduling is flexible across both sessions; however, reliability and preparation are expected for any sessions accepted.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled Stanford University medical student or physician assistant student
  • Strong comfort presenting to and engaging groups of high school and undergraduate students (in person and virtually)
  • Demonstrated competency in clinical skills such as:
    • Anatomy
    • Suturing
    • Injections
    • Patient interaction (history, vitals, physical exam)
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and fellow instructors
  • Strong communication and teaching instincts

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior teaching or facilitation experience

  • Interest in medical education and mentorship

  • Creativity in instructional delivery, especially for hands-on virtual learning

 

Requirements

  • Must be a Stanford University medical student or physician assistant student
  • Availability to participate across program sessions
  • Completion of:
    • Livescan fingerprinting
    • Minors training in STARS
      by June 1, 2026

Participation is contingent upon completion of required background and training processes.

Compensation

This is a stipend-based instructional role. Compensation is determined by the number and type of instructional sessions supported, preparation time, and level of involvement in program delivery.

Estimated stipend range for the full summer program: $400 – $4,000

Most instructors participate in a subset of sessions; total stipend varies based on engagement and instructional assignments.
This role is not benefits eligible.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the program application link.

Applications due by April 10, 2026.