Consulting Internship, Healthcare: Advanced-Degree Students, Class

With over 50 years of proven success, ECG, ranked as a Best Midsized Firm to Work For 2026 by Consulting Magazine, is the most experienced healthcare consulting firm in the US. Working exclusively in this space, our people consistently demonstrate their ability to solve challenges for providers and achieve better patient outcomes. Across our seven office locations, we’re seeking individuals who will show the courage to find innovative solutions and make a direct impact on the delivery of healthcare services nationwide.

ECG is a national consulting firm that is redefining healthcare together with its clients. We provide a broad range of strategic, financial, operational, and technology-enabled consulting services to the full continuum of care, including hospitals, health systems, medical groups, academic medical centers, children’s hospitals, cancer centers, ambulatory surgery centers, investors, and payers/health plans.

Our work focuses on creating practical, tailored solutions that help clients maximize resources and achieve sustainable results. We value collaboration, integrity, and innovation, and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Our healthcare consulting internship provides a challenging and rewarding opportunity to students during the summer prior to the final year of their advanced-degree studies. Interns work alongside our talented team of consultants, gaining valuable industry exposure and taking on project work consistent with that of full-time consultants. The program will last for 10to 12weeks during the summerof 2027.

As an intern, you’ll work in the Healthcare Consulting Pool, where you’ll have the opportunity to gain diverse experiences across ECG’s four divisions:
Health System Performance, Medical Group Optimization, Payer Strategy & Contracting, and Strategy & Enterprise Growth.

• Analyzing, synthesizing, and interpreting data to inform client recommendations
• Using financial modeling to conduct in-depth analyses and recommend executable strategies
• Conducting stakeholder interviews
• Leading information-gathering efforts
• Assisting in developing and managing work plans, schedules, and budgets
• Drafting project analyses and deliverables
• Communicating project progress and seeking input
• Developing depth of technical expertise
• Identifying follow‑on opportunities and helping scope and close such engagements
• Assisting in the design and implementation of recommended solutions
• Working closely with multiple project teams and ECG senior consulting leaders
• Taking responsibility for project outcomes
• Communicating effectively with management and executive‑level client staff
• Learning about ECG’s breadth of solutions and identifying those that reflect personal and professional interests
• Participating in peer and junior staff knowledge development and career advancement
• Demonstrating the ability to excel at consulting while balancing work and personal life
• Acting as an ECG ambassador within personal, professional, and alumni networks

• Graduating with the class of2028 with a master’s degree in business administration and/or a health‑related field
• Two or more years of relevant, professional experience prior to graduate school (e.g., healthcare consulting and/or hospital administration or operations), or a strong business background in strategic operations, finance, or consulting
• Strong knowledge of and passion for the healthcare industry
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Proven track record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects
• Demonstrated diagnostic, analytical, and quantitative skills
• Track record of strong client service
• Demonstrated career…