Norton Healthcare’s clinical research internship for undergraduate students provides individuals an opportunity to learn about the many critical roles in clinical research, with a goal of increasing inclusivity and equity in health care and academia.

The Norton Healthcare Advancing Research Through Inclusivity, Sustainability and Equity (ARISE) Clinical Research Internship Program is a collaborative effort between the Institute for Health Equity, a Part of Norton Healthcare, and Norton Research Institute. It is fueled by generous support from Abbott Laboratories as part of its Diversity in Clinical Trials initiative.

Applicant Eligibility

Undergraduate Students

• Enrolled as a junior or senior in an accredited undergraduate program
• Full commitment to a four-month, semester-based internship period (20 hours a week as needed)
• Good academic standing
• Open to diverse learning experiences
• Strong communication skills

Applicants will be required to provide the following items:

• Current academic transcripts
• Letter of recommendation
• References

ARISE Program Leadership

Kelly C. McCants, M.D.

Executive Medical Director, Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Advanced Heart Failure & Recovery Program

Executive Director, Institute for Health Equity

Principal Investigator, Abbott Clinical Research Grant

Executive Leadership, Norton Healthcare ARISE Clinical Research Internship Program

Valenchia Brown, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CIC

Clinical Research Advanced Practice Provider, Institute for Health Equity
Co-director, Norton Healthcare ARISE Clinical Research Internship Program

Edward Brown Jr., M.S., MBA, CCRP

Research Scientist, Institute for Health Equity
Co-director, Norton Healthcare ARISE Clinical Research Internship Program

About the Program for Undergraduate Students

Interns will participate in a semester-long program, immersing themselves in hands-on research training. Each intern will be paired with a mentor in their field of interest, allowing them to integrate into a team environment and gain valuable professional research experience. The experience will include:

1. Didactic learning modules: Interns will receive a broad introduction to research, followed by delving into customized learning modules crafted to augment their understanding of research methodologies, ethics and best practices in their area of interest.
2. Practicum: Interns will be paired with a mentor in their field of interest, where they will immerse themselves within a team and gain practical experience consistent with training and career goals.
3. Final product: While working closely with their mentor, interns will engage in a program-approved assignment aligned with their interest and guided by their mentor, allowing them to apply their skills and knowledge in a real-world setting.
4. Presentation: Upon completion of their internship, interns will deliver a comprehensive presentation summarizing their experience and showcasing their final product to the Norton Research Institute community.

Custom Mentorship Opportunities

• Clinical research (health equity, population health, neuroscience, infectious diseases, oncology , cardiology and pediatric research)
• Research finance and accounting (billing and budgets)
• Research legal (data privacy, grants and contracts)
• Research regulatory and compliance (institutional review board submissions and adherence to policy)
• Research grant writing (proposals and literature reviews)
• Data analytics (data analysis and statistics)
• Research marketing (branding, promotional content, web and social media)

We’re Proud to Be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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