About the role#
This undergraduate internship provides relevant field experience in clinical exercise physiology within a cardiac setting. You will work under the guidance of assigned mentors who provide instruction and assess your performance throughout the program. This is a temporary, full-time, on-site position based in Rochester, Minnesota, scheduled for Winter 2027.
What you'll do#
- Observe the functions and processes of your assigned cardiac work unit.
- Complete all internship-related assignments and reports required by both Mayo Clinic and your educational institution.
- Execute selected work assignments designed to reinforce your learning and contribute to the work unit.
- Undergo a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program in Exercise Science, Physiology, Health and Wellness Promotion, Kinesiology, Public Health, Health Administration, Nutrition, or a related field.
- Completion of most coursework required by your degree program.
- A self-motivated and creative approach to your work.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Location & details#
- Location: Rochester, Minnesota.
- Term: Winter 2027 (starting the first or second week of January).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: This position does not provide financial assistance for relocation, housing, or transportation.
About Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic operates as a nonprofit medical group practice. It provides specialized care in heart health, cancer treatment, transplantation, and neurosciences. Headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota, the organization maintains a large workforce of nearly 49,000 employees. It functions as an integrated medical system with multiple locations across the United States.
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