Summer Internship Program for Science Students
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Pediatric Clinical Neurology
David Franz, MD |
Pediatric Neurology-ADHD, Tourette's Clinical Research
Don Gilbert, MD |
Cincinnati Center for Developmental Disorders
Patty Manning-Courtney, MD |
Pediatric Surgery-Minimally Invasive and Colorectal
Marc Levitt, MD |
Pediatric Oncology
Brian Weiss, MD and Lars Wagner, MD |
Infectious Diseases / International Adoption
Mary Allen Staat, MD MPH |
Pediatric Endocrinology
Susan Rose, MD |
Pediatric and Adolescent Psychology
Jennie Noll, PhD |
Molecular Cardiology
Jeanne James, MD |
Genetics of Allergy- Asthma Research
Melinda Butsch Kovacic, PhD, MPh |
General Pediatrics
Thomas DeWitt, MD, FAAP |
Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine
Raouf Amin, MD |
Pediatric Nephrology- Bioengineering
John Bissler, MD |
Surgery/Trauma Clinic
Richard Falcone Jr, MD |
The High School Senior Summer Internship Program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is an 8-week program in which graduating high school seniors work with a mentor in a pediatric clinical specialty. This internship is a paid, part-time position for graduating seniors only. The program is very competitive, offering an exciting opportunity for highly motivated students interested in pursuing higher education (MD, PhD, or MD/PhD) to learn more about careers in Pediatric Medicine.
Summer Interns shadow their mentor on rounds and can participate in clinical or research projects. Interns also have the option of observing in other specialties (ER, OR, NICU etc) upon request. The interns attend a weekly luncheon for networking with their peers and to interact with other specialists. There are also scheduled group activities including an afternoon hands-on training session with computerized simulated patients in an emergency scenario (see photo from 2006). At the end of the internship, students present a summary of their unique experiences to the group at the graduation party.
The 2008 Summer Internship Program will begin Wednesday, June 18, and end on August 12, 2008. Interns will work part-time (20 hours per week), and be paid a maximum of $1,050 ($6.55/hr). Attendance at the June 18th Orientation is mandatory. Please note that applicants must be graduating from high school this school year (2008).
Application
Students interested in applying for this program must submit a completed application and provide the requested support information. (Applicants can download an application here.) Please note that applications must be received no later than noon, Monday, April 14, 2008. No faxes will be accepted and only complete application packets will be considered.
How to Reach Us
Interested students with questions about the application process should call Wanda Downton at 513-636-9281.
Other Opportunities
High school students interested in a half day shadowing experience in nursing or one of that allied health professions should access the Cincinnati Children's Job Shadow Program website for more information.
High school students may also be interested in the science training opportunity offered by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) through the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center Program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
