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Developing and empowering the next generation of cardiovascular health professionals through a cutting-edge research internship program.

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Educating the Next Generation

The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation® (MHIF) offers one of the most outstanding and unique internship opportunities available to undergraduates who are pre-med or planning a career in medicine. The goal of the research internship program is to develop and empower the next generation of cardiovascular health professionals by offering a robust research experience in the field of cardiology.

During this unique educational experience, the research intern is paired with a physician mentor who is actively engaged as a clinician and researcher at a nationally recognized hospital. At the conclusion of the program, the interns will showcase their research work at an open house and poster session. Many projects result in the intern having the opportunity to be an author on an article published in a national scientific journal. Some interns also have the opportunity to present their work at a national cardiovascular conference.

This internship is made possible thanks to philanthropic support from generous donors.

Research Internship Details

Research Internship Overview

Be a part of the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation’s exceptional 12-week cardiovascular clinical research internship designed for undergraduate students who are pre-med or planning a career in medicine. During this unique educational experience you will be paired with a physician mentor who is actively engaged as a clinician and researcher at a nationally recognized hospital. You will have the opportunity to:

• Participate in groundbreaking cardiovascular research
• Shadow a physician mentor in hospital rounds, watch procedures and listen as care teams discuss cases.
• Observe an open-heart procedure.
• Attend case conferences where cross-functional care teams discuss difficult cases.
• Shadow cardiovascular nurses in the ICU and post-surgical care area.
• Observe leading-edge cardiovascular diagnostic services.
• Reflect on your career options while hearing physicians’ candid stories of career journeys and passions during lunch and learns.
• Participate in interactive medical device industry tours and a hands-on tour of cardiovascular specimens at a nationally renowned heart registry.

At the conclusion of the internship, you will showcase your research work at an open house and poster session. Many projects result in the intern having the opportunity to be an author on an article published in a national scientific journal. Some interns will also have the opportunity to present their work at a national cardiovascular conference.

Location:  On the campus of the flagship hospital of Allina Health, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Program dates:  May 28-August 15, 2025

Compensation:  A $550 per week stipend paid bi-weekly to assist with expenses for housing and living expenses (no direct housing provided). Scholarship opportunities may be available for accepted applicants who need further support for travel or living expenses.

Application Opens: November 8, 2024

Deadline: January 3, 2025

Selection Notification: March 10, 2025

Program Dates: May 28-August 15, 2025

Eligibility

• Undergraduate or recent graduate from a four-year college and not yet accepted to medical school. Preference will be given to those who have completed their junior year by the start of the research internship. Strong applicants who have completed their sophomore year or just graduated from college may also be considered.
• Must be enrolled in or a very recent graduate from an accredited degree program and not yet accepted to medical school.
• GPA of 3.60 or above.
• Applicants must be US citizens or have Permanent Resident status (be able to provide proof of employability through completion of the I-9 Form).
• The program welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including but not limited to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) individuals, individuals who are historically underrepresented in health-related sciences and medical fields, individuals who face greater obstacles to educational achievements and individuals who can contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the health-related sciences and medical fields.
• Must be able to complete 8-12 hours of independent, online CITI training (basic training required to participate in human subjects/clinical research) by April 30.
• Available to participate full-time (at least 40 hours per week) in the internship May 28 through August 15, 2025

Steps Before You Apply

• Review the sample  application PDF  and prepare responses to the short answer and essay questions. Please note: this is an example and the application for the next cohort may change.
• Write a personal motivation statement (3,500 characters including spaces).
• Prepare a one-page resume (save as PDF or Word doc with file name First Name_Last Name).
• Note that you will have the opportunity to make changes to your application before submitting.

Program Components

In preparing for a career in medicine, this experience will position you well through a unique opportunity to participate in cardiovascular clinical research, shadow clinicians in action and witness everything from a routine day to extraordinary life-saving procedures.

• Orientation:  Three days of orientation will prepare you for your research project, ground you in cardiovascular essentials and introduce you to the colleagues you will be working with, including your research physician, staff mentor and fellow interns.
• Research project:  You will be paired with a physician who is the Principal Investigator on a research project and a staff mentor. In addition to capturing data from the electronic health record, organizing and analyzing the data and preparing conclusions, you may also write case reports and support other research projects.
• Observations:  To provide you with exposure to what a career is really like in the field of medicine, you will observe various cardiovascular procedures, shadow healthcare professionals and visit cardiovascular related departments at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Additionally, interns shadow healthcare professionals in the ICU and post-procedural care areas.
• Field Trips:  Minneapolis is a hub for headquarters of major medical device companies and start-ups. You will have custom tours of some major medical device companies, the renowned Visible Heart Lab at the University of Minnesota and the Jesse E. Edwards Registry of Cardiovascular Disease. This registry is a repository for heart specimens of almost every known type of heart disease, including rare congenital and adult heart diseases.
• Poster Session:  The culminating event of the research internship program, you will display your outcomes on a research poster and present to mentors, other medical professionals, MHIF board members, family and friends.
• Cohort Activities:  The internship draws talent from across the country. Many interns gain friends for life through their summer experience in Minneapolis. In addition to MHIF-organized activities, interns plan activities for the weekends. Past interns have enjoyed camping, hiking, canoeing, BBQs and exploring the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many applications do you typically receive? 150-250 each year.

How many research interns are accepted? 7-9 new interns plus one lead intern from the previous cohort.

Should I apply if my GPA is below 3.6? A 3.6 GPA or above is highly preferred. The application has a space to explain extenuating circumstances.

Is a social security number (SSN) required to participate in this research internship? Yes, a SSN is required by the US Internal Revenue Service of all employers who report wages (stipend). Further information regarding SSNs can be found on the  Social Security fact page .

Can I submit a letter of recommendation with my application? No. The online application with an attached resume are the accepted items.

The academic calendar for my school ends after Memorial Day or starts before the research internship program ends. Can I still apply? Interns are to be available to participate full-time in the internship from May 28 through August 15, 2025 with the first three days of orientation being key to a successful internship. Explain your circumstances in the eligibility section for consideration.

I anticipate attending summer classes. Can I still apply? This research internship is a full-time endeavor. It is not advised to apply.

What are the typical days/hours for this internship? What if I have a conflict? The internship program begins May 28 through August 15, 2025. MHIF is closed on May 27 for Memorial Day, June 19 and July 4. If interns have an important conflict, it should be pre-approved and should be limited to no more than 1-2 business days during the internship.

Core intern work days/hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Projects may require additional hours as deadlines approach. There are also some evening events or early morning observations.

I will be applying to medical school or doing medical school interviews during the summer. Can I still apply? Completing medical school applications is acceptable and needs to be completed outside of the research internship work hours. Attending medical school interviews are possible as long as the intern fulfills the expectations for the internship, which can require additional hours over and above scheduled work hours.

What statistical and software skills are needed? Interns will be using statistical software (including R), Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to build and maintain data dictionaries, do data cleaning, data validation, data verification, and work with demographic data. While some training will be provided, a working knowledge of these tools will be helpful.

Do you provide housing support? Generally we are not able to offer housing support. However, we share intern contact information for roommate collaborations and recommend researching the University of Minnesota campus (approximately two miles away), Facebook and Craigslist for short-term rental or sublet options. Scholarship opportunities may be available for accepted applicants who need housing/transportation support.

Can I apply again, if I am not selected this time? Yes, as long as you still meet the eligibility requirements.

Where can send a question if my question is not answered here? Email   [email protected]

2025 Internship Application

Applications for the 2025 cohort will open on November 8th - check back for more details.

Cheers to 20 Years of Interns!

During the past 20+ years, 244 clinical research interns have contributed to 223 posters and presentations at national scientific sessions, 219 publications in peer-reviewed journals, and 59% of former interns are now practicing physicians !

In celebration of this 20-year landmark, we were excited to reconnect with Dr. Aaron Tande, MD , who was part of our first internship program in 2002 . Hear what Aaron has to say about his internship experience 20 years later:

Intern Program Highlights

Since 2002, 244 research interns have contributed to….

223 posters and presentations at national scientific sessions

219 publications in peer-reviewed journals

Where are they now.

59% are physicians

24% are in medical school

12% are in healthcare related fields

5% are in non-healthcare fields

Intern Experience

During the summer research internship, interns will be exposed to a vast array of clinical research and educational experiences. They will be matched with a physician and staff mentor, who will guide them through a clinical research project throughout the summer. This valuable exposure takes place at a nationally ranked and award-winning hospital, Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

In addition to many observations of surgery and procedures in the hospital, interns will embark on several field trips to destinations including the University of Minnesota Heart Lab, medical device companies and research organizations. Weekly Lunch and Learn presentations from the renowned cardiologists at the Minneapolis Heart Institute® and other guest speakers will offer exposure to the wide range of research happening at MHIF and unique career paths.

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2024 Intern Program Donors

This cutting-edge educational experience is made possible by the generous contributions of individual donors, local foundations and industry organizations who share in the belief that hands-on experience is critical for tomorrow’s leaders. Financial support from donors means interns can work with both a staff and a physician mentor to learn about the research process and cardiology.

Thank you to the following generous donors for their contributions to the 2024 MHIF Internship Program:

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The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation® (MHIF) strives to create a world without heart and vascular disease. To achieve this bold vision, we are dedicated to improving the cardiovascular health of individuals and communities through innovative research and education.

Thanks to the generosity of donors like you , we can continue this life-saving work. Please make a gift to support the area of greatest need.

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Build on rural Minnesotans’ access to a wide range of human participant research trials by expanding sustained relationships with physicians, clinics, and hospitals in greater Minnesota and ensuring the resources are in place to support that work.

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+ guiding principles.

• Expand the number of mutual relationships with bidirectional input, working to generate equity and trust with host sites – recognizing their expertise and experience.
• Allow healthcare sites and communities to define areas of need and priorities in research — identify UMN researchers and programs that fit with host sites' research interests.
• Select research projects that offer equitable opportunity to be a part of research for all participants regardless of geographic location
• Practice humility, cultural sensitivity, and respect for all involved —respect the host site and local community history, strengths, experience and knowledge
• Be accountable by setting up regular evaluation of programming to reduce unintended consequences or negative outcomes.
• Aim for sustainable research programming by using existing structures that are working – aim to strengthen and build capacity.

+ Goals of the initiative

• Establish sustainable relationships between the UMN and hospitals, clinics, and physicians in Greater MN and with rural MN communities, on an organizational rather than a PI by PI basis.
• Establish supportive collaborations with MN programs and networks engaged in rural healthcare initiatives.
• Support trials that minimize participant travel to the Twin Cities with most of the interactions with research participants occurring in their own home clinic, a nearby clinic or hospital, or virtually.
• Create policies, procedures, and tools to support this work that are tailored to meet the health system’s and community’s needs.
• Create informational documentation about the initiative and ensure that resources are available to UMN faculty to support multi-site trial development, including flexible technology solutions for healthcare sites and travel to greater Minnesota communities to support recruitment, participant visits, and relationship building.

+ What Are We Working on Now?

• Establishing a Scientific Steering Committee to guide the initiative’s research area of focus and relationship building strategy.
• Making connections with other groups, programs, and initiatives in the Greater MN healthcare, community, and research space to learn about their work and identify potential areas of collaboration.
• Developing our strategy for operationalizing the initiative, including the research study intake process, initiative services and cost structure, and our communication plan with researchers, healthcare sites, and other potential collaborators.
• Creating SOPs and other key documentation to support initiative operations and management.
• Planning a pilot study to run through the initiative that longitudinally examines biomarkers of aging in people aged 50-79 living in Greater MN.

+ Selection Criteria for Studies

All studies will be reviewed against the following criteria:

• The researcher has obtained funding to support the study operations/implementation expenses, including the cost of study management at partnering host sites.
• If the researcher is submitting a proposal to the initiative prior to grant submission, the grant application will include a request for funds to support the study operations/implementation expenses, including the cost of study management at partnering host sites.
• The researcher is able to comply with department specific resource review requirements, which may include seeking preliminary resource review as part of a grant partnership within the initiative
• The research under study falls within an area of interest or need by one or more host sites and associated local communities
• The researcher has shown interest or made partnership connections with one or more host site clinicians. Note that this can be through project design and/or grant inception discussions, percolator events, or through conversation with the Research Office.
• The study offers equitable opportunities for eligible participants within the existing clinical population of the host site(s).
• There is staffing capacity to take on the study, or there is an opportunity to hire.
• The proposed study will not negatively impact enrollment for active studies recruiting the same clinical and geographic population.
• There is not another departmental resource or existing infrastructure that may be a better fit to take on the project (e.g., another clinical trial network with expertise in the research area).
• There are no aspects of the study that could pose a general barrier for implementation at greater MN healthcare sites. Note that sites will undergo a detailed feasibility and selection process once the study has been selected for inclusion into the initiative.  

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+ what type of studies are a good fit for the initiative.

The initiative can support a wide variety of research trials, from observational studies to interventional clinical trials, including drug/device and behavioral interventions. Studies are chosen based on the research interests of clinical and community partners around Greater MN. Some examples of research topics include aging research, mental health, addiction, oncology, diabetes, obesity, Lyme’s disease, although proposals for other research topics are welcome.

+ Which sites in Greater MN has the initiative been in communication with?

The initiative team has had conversations with the following healthcare sites and organizations:

• CentraCare Health System (St. Cloud and Willmar, MN)
• Essentia Institute of Rural Health & St. Mary’s Medical Center (Duluth, MN)
• Fairview Range Medical Center (Hibbing, MN)
• Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital (Grand Rapids, MN)
• Whiteside Clinical Research Institute & St. Luke’s Hospital (Duluth, MN)

We are also interested in making connections with additional healthcare sites, so if you represent or collaborate with an organization that is not on this list, please feel free to reach out to us to start a conversation.

+ I am a researcher in Greater MN who is not affiliated with UMN. Can I bring my research idea to the initiative?

Yes! This research initiative is designed to create partnerships with researchers across Greater MN. We would be happy to initiate a partnership discussion and meet with you to discuss your research plans and interests.

+ What services do the Greater MN Clinical Research Initiative offer?

The Greater MN Clinical Research Initiative is intended to support initiation and conduct of research at participating greater MN institutions by providing project management oversight throughout the life cycle of a project. This oversight includes activities such as supporting partnership initiation, facilitating research implementation discussions, providing guidance on multisite study management and supporting ongoing communication with partner sites. We will review each project with the investigator to determine the appropriate level of support based on the needs of the research study. 

+ Can I work with my departmental research personnel on a study that I bring to the initiative?

Yes. Researchers should utilize their existing departmental research support structures when feasible, and we will collaborate with your team to advance your project. Please contact us if you have any questions about study resourcing.

+ I need support in developing and running a multisite clinical trial protocol. Can the initiative help with this?

Yes! Greater MN Clinical Research Initiative team members have experience in managing multicenter research trials and have developed processes and documentation for efficient communication and oversight of clinical trial sites.

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Access to a Large Patient Population

Located in an urban downtown setting, our institute can reach a broad, diverse range of demographics. We have access to over 9,000 patients via our research database alone.

Our principal investigators also have a well-established private medical practice with internists, pediatricians, and nurse practitioners actively treating over 10,000 patients. This provides access to a large population served for allergies, respiratory disorders, migraines, and more.

Our extensive patient networks and urban location allow us to effectively recruit representative study populations across numerous therapeutic areas. Whether your study requires general enrollment or is focused on specific patient groups, we can leverage our resources to meet your goals.

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Clinical trial facilities in minnesota.

Minnesota is home to several reputable clinical trial facilities like Struthers Parkinson’s Center and Prism Research. These research centers offer a wide variety of clinical trials to meet the needs of Minnesota’s diverse patient population.

Clinical trial facilities in Minneapolis and Rochester offer individuals many chances to participate in research studies. To begin your search, use the form on the right to find nearby clinical research centers in Minnesota such as Mayo Clinic Rochester and Fairview Southdale Hospital .

Use our guide to learn which trials are right for you!

We've found 1,892 clinical trial facilities in minnesota.

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Common conditions.

• Atrial Fibrillation
• Breast Cancer
• Constipation
• Dermatology
• Fibromyalgia
• Healthy Studies
• High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
• High Cholesterol
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Migraine Headaches
• Obesity Weight Loss
• Osteoarthritis (OA)
• Renal Impairment / Chronic Kidney Disease
• Skin Cancer
• Smoking Cessation

All Conditions

• Alzheimer Disease
• Athletes Foot
• Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
• Bipolar Disorder
• Bladder Cancer
• Blood Cancer
• Brain Cancer
• Cervical Cancer
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Chronic Pain
• Cognitive Studies
• Colorectal Cancer
• Contraception
• Contraception Birth Control
• Contraception Birth Control Patch
• Crohns Disease
• Diabetic Neuropathy
• Digestive Disease
• Diverticulitis
• Eating Disorder
• Endometrial Cancer
• Endometriosis
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Flu (Influenza)
• Food Studies
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• Gastrointestinal
• Genital Herpes
• Hemorrhoids
• Hepatitis C
• Infectious Disease
• Infertility
• Influenza Vaccine
• Insomnia Sleep Studies
• Iron Deficiency Anemia
• Kidney Cancer
• Liver Cancer
• Low Back Pain/Arthritis Pain
• Lung Cancer
• Major Depression Disorder (MDD)
• Menses Disorders
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Osteoporosis
• Other Indications
• Ovarian Cancer
• Overactive Bladder
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Parkinsons Disease
• Peripheral Vascular Disease
• Polycythemia Vera
• Post-Surgical Pain
• Postherpatic Neuralgia
• Postmenopausal Syndrome
• Premature Ejaculation
• Prostate Cancer
• Psychiatric
• Restless Leg Syndrome
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Rheumatology
• Schizophrenia
• Shingles Vaccine
• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
• Thyroid Cancer
• Tobacco Consumers
• Tobacco Consumers: SNUS, Chew, Dip
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Women's Studies

Transforming discoveries into better patient care

Research areas.

At the Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute (HHRI), we've been investigating the causes of and potential treatments for diseases since 1952. We support and oversee medical research at HCMC, Hennepin Healthcare's acute care and teaching hospital.  Our research topics are diverse with a focus on four areas: Acute Care/Trauma, Addiction, Health Services and Infectious Diseases (HIV/AIDS). Innovative discoveries made at HHRI improve the lives of patients in our local community and across the globe.

Acute Care/Trauma

Health Services

Infectious Diseases

Hhri research highlights.

How systemic barriers and social drivers significantly impact health more than other factors

The Health, Homelessness, & Criminal Justice (HHCJ) Lab is nestled within one of the largest medical research nonprofits in Minnesota, Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute (HHRI), which is connected to the Hennepin Healthcare System (HHS). HHCJ’s vision is “Thriving communities without health inequities driven by homelessness or criminal justice involvement.” This is based on robust evidence…

Cause of Death After Prison Release Differs from General Population

from Yale School of Medicine/Internal Medicine Reentry into the community can be an extraordinarily difficult process for the over 1 million adults incarcerated in U.S. prisons. These individuals face substantial barriers and strained social and familial relationships when returning to life outside of jail or prison that contribute to an increased risk of morbidity and…

HHRI in the community and on the air

Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute (HHRI) investigators shared their expertise as guests on radio programs and podcasts in recent months. Here are a few of those interviews.   All Things Brains May 26, 2024 Vascular neurologist Behnam Sabayan, MD, PhD, was featured on Hennepin Healthcare’s Healthy Matters – with Dr. David Hilden podcast during Stroke Awareness…

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