Program overview

Program length: 1 semester (3-4 months)
Internship class size: 1-2 students
Location: Jacksonville, Florida

The Lyndra P. Daniel Center for Humanities in Medicine Internship at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, 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 intersection of the humanities 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 

Application process

2024 Humanities in Medicine Internship application timeline

Application instructions

During the application window, email humanitiesfla@mayo.edu regarding your interest in the program and include the required documents:

1. CV/resume
2. Personal statement addressing the following:
   • Why are you interested in an internship with the Lyndra P. Daniel Center for Humanities in Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida?
   • 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.

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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