ENT Research Intern

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Position Summary

The Fellowship Program offers medical students enrolled in accredited U.S. medical schools the opportunity to spend 1-2 years conducting non-exclusive intensive work in clinical research within the department of Pediatric ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery at Children’s Minnesota. Fellows are selected on the basis of a competitive application. The Fellowship seeks individuals with demonstrated academic achievement and an earnest interest in Otolaryngology. Although applicants may have prior research experience, applications are also encouraged from students without extensive prior research experience.
Applications are encouraged from second and third-year medical students. 1st and 4th-year medical student applications will be reviewed on an ad hoc basis according to program vacancies. There are no citizenship requirements for application, but those who are not U.S. citizens must have and maintain an appropriate visa. The Fellowship will not handle visa matters for applicants. The Fellowship is designed to run concurrently with medical school classes and curriculum. Children’s ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery is committed to promoting diversity in the biomedical and scientific community. We strongly encourage applicants from members of underrepresented or historically disadvantaged backgrounds.

 

Education:
 Must be enrolled in a medical school program

Prefered: 

2nd and 3rd year applicants

Skills and Abilities:
 Prior research experience encouraged 

Good communication

Ability to work independently and ask questions

Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.