The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation® (MHIF) offers one of the most outstanding and unique internship opportunities available to undergraduates who are pre-med or planning a career in medicine. The goal of the research internship program is to develop and empower the next generation of cardiovascular health professionals by offering a robust research experience in the field of cardiology.

During this unique educational experience, the research intern is paired with a physician mentor who is actively engaged as a clinician and researcher at a nationally recognized hospital. After the program, the interns will showcase their research work at an open house and poster session. Many projects result in the intern having the opportunity to be the author of an article published in a national scientific journal. Some interns also have the opportunity to present their work at a national cardiovascular conference.

Research Internship Overview

Be a part of the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation’s exceptional 12-week cardiovascular clinical research internship designed for undergraduate students who are pre-med or planning a career in medicine. During this unique educational experience, you will be paired with a physician mentor who is actively engaged as a clinician and researcher at a nationally recognized hospital. You will have the opportunity to:

• Participate in groundbreaking cardiovascular research
• Shadow a physician mentor in hospital rounds, watch procedures, and listen as care teams discuss cases.
• Observe an open-heart procedure.
• Attend case conferences where cross-functional care teams discuss difficult cases.
• Shadow cardiovascular nurses in the ICU and post-surgical care area.
• Observe leading-edge cardiovascular diagnostic services.
• Reflect on your career options while hearing physicians’ candid stories of career journeys and passions during lunch and learns.
• Participate in interactive medical device industry tours and a hands-on tour of cardiovascular specimens at a nationally renowned heart registry.

After the internship, you will showcase your research work at an open house and poster session. Many projects result in the intern having the opportunity to be an author of an article published in a national scientific journal. Some interns will also have the opportunity to present their work at a national cardiovascular conference.

Location: On the campus of the flagship hospital of Allina Health, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Program dates: May 22 - August 9, 2024

Compensation: A $550 per week stipend paid bi-weekly to assist with expenses for housing and living expenses (no direct housing provided). Scholarship opportunities may be available for accepted applicants who need further support for travel or living expenses.