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Summer Research Intern St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

CompanyMercy Health
LocationYoungstown
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 27, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will collaborate with physician faculty mentors, residents, and fellows on a clinical research project, while also participating in clinical shadowing experiences within Graduate Medical Education programs. Upon completion, the intern is expected to produce a research proposal, abstract, poster, or presentation for a professional society.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
31940
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
On September 1, 2018 Bon Secours Health System and Mercy Health combined to become the United States’ fifth largest Catholic health care ministry and one of the nation’s 20 largest health care systems. With 48 hospitals, thousands of providers, over 1,000 points of care and over 60,000 employees Bon Secours Mercy Health serves communities across seven states and Ireland. We are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. By utilizing robust measurement and reporting processes, we hold ourselves accountable for enhancing care and improving outcomes for our patients, residents and clients.
About the Role

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

ONSITE INTERNSHIP ONLY

20 hrs. per week for 7 weeks with flexibility

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The purpose of the position is to provide research and clinical shadowing opportunities for students who desire to pursue a health-related career.         

Essential Job Functions

Be able to work collaboratively with physician faculty mentors, residents/fellows, and other summer interns on a clinical research project. Upon completion of the internship, the expectations include a research proposal or an abstract, a poster, or a presentation at a local or regional professional society.

Participate in clinical shadowing experiences with residents and faculty in our Graduate Medical Education programs while adhering to HIPAA and patient privacy guidelines.

Must complete and abide by necessary requirements and paperwork on HIPAA, patient privacy, research training via CITI, vaccinations and other BSMH employment requirements.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Employment Qualifications

Education Qualifications - 

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Specialty/Major

Not Applicable

Preferred Education

Choose an item.

Specialty/Major

Not Applicable

Licensing/ Certification - If registration, certification or licensure is required, include the name of the accrediting or licensing body.

Licensure/Certification Required

Not Applicable

Licensure/Certification Preferred

Not Applicable

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Years and Type of Experience

Not Applicable

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Not Applicable

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

Not Applicable

☐ Combination of post-secondary education

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. 

What we offer
•    Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
•    Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
•    Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
•    Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
 

Department:

Medical Education - St. Elizabeth

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.

Key Skills
ResearchClinical ShadowingCollaborationHIPAA CompliancePatient PrivacyResearch TrainingCITI TrainingProposal WritingAbstract PreparationPoster PresentationPresentation Skills
Categories
HealthcareScience & ResearchEducation
Benefits
Competitive payIncentivesReferral bonuses403(b) with employer contributionsMedical coverageDental coverageVision coveragePrescription coverageHSA/FSA optionsLife insuranceMental health resourcesDiscountsPaid time offParental leaveFMLA leaveShort-term disabilityLong-term disabilityBackup care for children and eldersTuition assistanceProfessional developmentContinuing education support
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