Competition #:

MS observ 2026

Posted:

March 2, 2026

Closes:

September 25, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Calling all 1****st and 2****nd year medical students!

Ever wish you could peek behind the curtain of hospital life without the pressure of charts, call shifts, or knowing where the stethoscope you definitely just had went? Good news - Horizon Health Network has you covered.

Our Summer Observership Program gives medical students the chance to:

• Shadow real physicians across a variety of clinical settings
• Learn how patient care works beyond the classroom
• Explore different medical career paths before you have to make any big decisions
• Build connections with physicians, teams, and future colleagues, while introducing you to Horizon’s culture, values, and opportunities

Why you should work with us this summer

Horizon Health Network is the largest health authority in the region, employing dedicated professionals focused on delivering high-quality care. Our employees collaborate with community partners to provide accessible health programs and services to over half a million people through our 12 hospitals and more than 100 medical facilities and clinics.

Remuneration

This observership is a paid opportunity, offering medical students the chance to gain meaningful clinical exposure while being financially supported throughout their placement.

What you will do

Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Observe physicians in clinical environments across a range of specialties
• Gain exposure to hospital workflows, patient interactions, and interdisciplinary teams
• Learn about training, residency opportunities, and future career pathways within Horizon
• Build early professional connections with physicians, staff, and learners

This is an observational program only; hands‑on clinical activities are not permitted.

Who you are

• Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate medical program (MD) and currently in your 1st or 2nd year of study.
• Able to participate in an observership for a minimum of 2 weeks and up to a maximum of 10 weeks.
• Demonstrates professionalism, a strong interest in clinical medicine, and a willingness to learn.
• Meets Horizon’s pre‑observership requirements, including completion of all required policy acknowledgments.

Please note: Priority will be given to 1st and 2nd year students from New Brunswick - including New Brunswick residents students studying outside the province.

How to Apply

Interested medical students are invited to submit:

• A current CV

• A brief statement of interest including:

• Zones of interest (Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton, Miramichi)

• Dates available for observerships

• Top 3 areas of specialty to observe (i.e. family medicine, emergency, endocrinology, surgery, etc.)

Apply early — placements are limited and assigned on a first‑come, first‑served basis in consultation with supervising physicians.

We look forward to welcoming you!