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The Summer Research Fellowship is an 11-week, paid full-time experience designed for undergraduate students interested in healthcare research. Fellows will gain hands-on experience in study design, data collection, statistical analysis, and dissemination, working closely with a faculty principal investigator (MD, DO, PA, NP, DNP, or PhD), senior research scientists, research navigators, biostatisticians, and other medical learners. 

Program Highlights 

• Duration: May 26  – August 7, 2026
• Location: In-person at Gundersen Health System’s La Crosse Campus 
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (40 hours per week, no nights/weekends) 
• Role: Clinical data retrieval from electronic medical records (not lab-based) 
• Additional Opportunities: Shadowing, participation in casting, imaging exercises, and labor/delivery simulations, research-focused lecture series, journal club 
• Culmination: 15-minute oral presentation in August 

Eligibility 

• Completed junior year of college by Spring 2026 
• Minimum GPA of 3.2 
• Interest in an advanced degree or career in a medical field 

Application Requirements 

• Resume or CV 
• Unofficial Transcript  
• One letter of recommendation 
• 500-word goal statement and include answer to the following question: "For the summer fellowship research program, which type of position aligns more with your interests?" Answer: Laboratory-based role involving hands-on experimental work // Clinical records review role focused on analyzing patient data and medical records // Both"

Deadline: Applications are due by 11:59 pm on Friday, January 2, 2026. 

If you have additional questions, please reach out to Program Coordinator Emma Bunker at emma.bunker@emplifyhealth.org

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

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