{"id":17672,"date":"2017-07-20T11:13:36","date_gmt":"2017-07-20T16:13:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/?page_id=17672"},"modified":"2026-02-03T08:39:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T14:39:39","slug":"health-scholars-at-the-mayo-clinic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/find-internships-research-opportunities\/st-olaf-internship-research-programs\/health-scholars-at-the-mayo-clinic\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Scholars at the Mayo Clinic"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Overview of the Program<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t
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St. Olaf alumni at Mayo Clinic have established a research internship program that provides current St. Olaf students an unparalleled hands-on experience at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Healthcare is undergoing transformative changes. Understanding how the healthcare team interacts and collaborates to serve the needs of the patient is critical in order to provide the best quality of care. Students will be exposed to how Mayo Clinic provides comprehensive integrated care through weekly seminars and exposure to healthcare innovation\/administration. In addition, students will conduct directed research projects.<\/p>\n

A unique aspect of this program includes the opportunity for selected participants to live together in the spirit of support and mutuality. Community living is intended to foster supportive relationships in an environment of reflection and intentionality. Students will work together to make decisions about grocery shopping, meals, upkeep of the living space, and social activities. As part of their commitment to learning from and with each other, participants will be expected to take part in a weekly community meal and community conversation. There is a CLEAR expectation that Health Scholars don’t travel elsewhere for the MAJORITY of the weekends during the internship.<\/p>\n

2025 Mayo Health Scholars<\/strong>
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Program Philosophy<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t
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The Health Scholars at the Mayo Clinic program is made possible by the generosity of distinguished alumni. The program is designed to support students in their vocational discernment within healthcare, provide intensive internship opportunities to enhance their academic profiles and expand their professional networks. As a cohort internship program, students will be selected on their ability to contribute positively to living in community. Competitive students have demonstrated their commitment to serving others, strong communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to take initiative. Additionally, students will be assessed on their fit with specific research projects, based on coursework, lab, and other experiences. Preference is given to students with an academic profile that does not preclude admission to graduate or professional school, students who will be rising seniors, and students pursuing medicine (clinical research projects only).<\/p>\n

Pictured: Mayo Health Scholar, Abby Hartberg, explaining her research to Dr. Scott Okuno ’85<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n

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2026 Program Details<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n