Program overview

Program length: 1 semester (3-4 months)
Internship class size: 1-2 students
Location: Jacksonville, Florida and Rochester, Minnesota
Format: In-Person
Stipend: $1,500

The Centers for Humanities in Medicine in Jacksonville, Florida and Rochester, Minnesota, provides undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate students opportunities to integrate the arts and other expressions of human culture into the healing environment of the hospital and outpatient clinics. This internship aims to provide you with hands-on, practical experience to enhance your knowledge of the integration of arts and humanities into in a healthcare setting.

As an intern in this program, you will be exposed to and participate in:

• Completing administrative duties and workflows for existing programming
• Helping develop new humanities-based programs within patient care, education, and research
• Assisting the Humanities in Medicine staff in programs that promote the development of well-rounded healthcare professionals who are trained in the art of medicine as an essential professional asset
• Exploring career and professional development opportunities through Mayo Clinic Centers for Humanities in Medicine:
  • Mayo Clinic Lyndra P. Daniel Center for Humanities in Medicine in Florida
  • Mayo Clinic Dolores Jean Lavins Center for Humanities in Medicine in Rochester

Application process

2026 - 2027 Internship application timeline

^{*Program dates subject to change based on student academic calendar}

Application instructions

Complete the following steps to apply:

1. Create an account to begin the online Application for Admission. Select the following when creating an account:
   • School of Study - Office of Non-Clinical Education Programs
   • Area of Interest - Humanities in Medicine Internship
2. Once logged on, select "Create a New Application"
3. Select "Start a Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Experience Application"
4. Complete each section of the application and submit
5. After submission:
   • Select the "View" button next to your application
   • Select the "Supplemental Items and Documents" tab
     • Upload your supplemental items

Additional required items

• CV/resume.
• Personal Statement is to be 200-400 words and include the following. Upload it in the Supplemental Items section.
• Why are you interested in an internship with the Lyndra P. Daniel Center for Humanities in Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida? (Florida applicants)
• Why are you interested in an internship with the Lavins Center for Humanities in Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota? (Rochester applicants)
• How will this experience support your education or career?
• What experience do you have that will support or inform your work in this internship?
• What are your specific goals for the internship?

Application review and interviews

Program leadership reviews applications upon submission. Based on application quality, selected students will be asked to participate in a 10- to 15-minute phone or Zoom interview.

Typically, you can expect a final decision within two weeks after the close date of the application window.

The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Office of Non-Clinical Education Programs will work directly with accepted students to obtain proper paperwork, including a background check, drug screen, required immunizations, proof of active medical insurance, and enrollment verifications. Students also must sign a statement of confidentiality before beginning the experience.

Stipend and benefits

Admitted students receive a $1,500 USD stipend and will receive pay at the end of the internship experience.

Schedule and time commitment

Interns are required to commit to a minimum of 20 hours a week for the duration of the semester with minimal flexibility in the last two weeks. Typical business days are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Accreditation information

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