**Job Overview** **Job Overview** Fairview is looking for Interns for our Quality program we offer over the summer. This is a great opportunity for students looking to explore the Quality Improvement space. M Health Fairview Quality internship program for graduate and undergraduate degree student. This position is a 32 to 40 hours per week for an 8-12 week period (flexible duration, May through August) to impact the care of patients while gaining valuable healthcare and quality improvement skills. The intern will be provided unique opportunities to learn quality improvement methodologies, project management, data analysis, and patient safety principles while working at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, a large academic medical center in Minneapolis. **We are currently looking for 8 interns to take part in our program this summer.** **Responsibilities** + Core work will align with the strategic plan across Quality and Safety. + Oversight and meetings with quality leader + Participate in a quality improvement educational session with adult/pediatric residents + Hands on experience with data collection and analysis, and chart reviews + Rounding with providers, nurses, patients and family + Attend team meetings/discussions + Expand on one’s understanding of hospital operations and quality and safety goals, while learning from experienced QI consultants + Participate in process improvement projects as designated by QI Team + Opportunity to create a portfolio piece of work product based on project work during the internship + Ability to work as a part of a team, strong interpersonal skills + Clear and effective communication skills + Ability to balance competing demands + Willingness to learn and apply new methodologies **Required Qualifications** + · Current undergraduate (incoming Junior or Senior) OR graduate student - see preferred education focus areas· **Those finishing their undergraduate or graduate degree in the spring of 2026 are also eligible** + Basic office software ability + Proficiency with math, basic statistics + Excel user + Unrestricted ability to work in acute-care facility **Preferred Qualifications** + Preferred fields of study: Medical Students, DNP students, MHA students, Industrial and/or Biomedical Engineering/Management or other Improvement-focused track (undergraduate or graduate), Epidemiology or other life science (undergraduate or graduate), Pre-med + Experience in quality or process improvement + Experience in healthcare, particularly healthcare delivery + EPIC or other EMR experience + Statistical analysis + Any coding experience a plus + IHI Basic Certification in Quality and Safety + Six Sigma Yellow Belt or + Six Sigma Green Belt or + Six Sigma Black Belt **Benefit Overview** Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract **Compensation Disclaimer** This position offers a flat rate within the specified compensation range. The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Furthermore, our organization values pay equity and includes considerations of internal team equity when extending any offers. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored. **EEO Statement** EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status