Intuitive · 4 hours ago
Clinical Intern
Sunnyvale, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$52/hr - $65/hr
Start in 2026 SummerIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care. The Clinical Intern will explore clinical applications and procedures using robotic platforms, conduct market research, and develop clinical test scenarios while collaborating closely with clinical thought leaders and engineers.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Exploration of clinical applications and procedures using current and emerging robotic platforms
Conduct background and market research
Create and refine clinical test scenarios as well as performing hands‑on bench-top and laboratory evaluations
Development of Telecollaboration Continuum on da Vinci platform by defining surgical use cases, required features and needed supporting technology
Rigorous documentation and analysis of test results
Effective communication and presentation of technical content
Close collaboration with clinical thought leaders and engineers on telecollaboration features, including Telepresence, Telementoring and Telesurgery
Translate clinical needs into feasible proof‑of‑concept studies
Communicate findings effectively through written reports and presentations, and engage clinical thought leaders for customer discovery and validation
Gain understanding of regulatory pathways and contribute to analysis of market and regulatory considerations for emerging procedures
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program after the internship
Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) for 1 year starting Summer 2026 and ending summer 2027
Success also depends on being an enrolled surgical resident with program approval and being able to relocate to Sunnyvale for the internship period
Enrolled as a resident physician in a U.S. surgical training program (any surgical specialty)
Awarded MD or DO degree
Preferred
Training in biomechanical engineering
Analytic capability and practical skills to develop and test theses and draw succinct conclusions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfortable with presentation of technical content
Self-starter and able to work in collaboration and results-oriented environment
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
Founded in 1995
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2000-06-23IPO
1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
Myriam Curet
Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
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