Student Summer Research Fellow

Gundersen Health SystemLa Crosse, WI
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About The Position

The Summer Research Fellowship is an 11-week, paid full-time experience designed for undergraduate students interested in healthcare research. Fellows will gain hands-on experience in study design, data collection, statistical analysis, and dissemination, working closely with a faculty principal investigator (MD, DO, PA, NP, DNP, or PhD), senior research scientists, research navigators, biostatisticians, and other medical learners. The program runs from May 26 to August 7, 2026, and is located in-person at Gundersen Health System’s La Crosse Campus. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (40 hours per week, no nights/weekends). The role involves clinical data retrieval from electronic medical records (not lab-based) and includes additional opportunities such as shadowing, participation in casting, imaging exercises, and labor/delivery simulations, as well as a research-focused lecture series and journal club. The fellowship culminates in a 15-minute oral presentation in August.

Requirements

  • Completed junior year of college by Spring 2026
  • Minimum GPA of 3.2
  • Interest in an advanced degree or career in a medical field

Responsibilities

  • Clinical data retrieval from electronic medical records
  • Participate in study design and data collection
  • Conduct statistical analysis and dissemination of research findings
  • Engage in shadowing and participate in various medical exercises
  • Attend research-focused lectures and journal club

Benefits

  • Paid full-time experience
  • Hands-on experience in healthcare research
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Support for career growth through various programs
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