WISER

Woman's Internship in SciEntific Research

The Woman’s Internship in SciEntific Research (WISER) offers a robust summer research internship experience with Woman’s Hospital, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. WISER engages students considering a career in science or medicine in the field of women’s health, particularly suited for those interested in pursuing a career in science or an MD, DO, or PhD. The program includes a core curriculum addressing the fundamentals of biomedical research as well as the opportunity to pursue, present, and publish an independent research project.

About WISER

The goals of WISER are to:

Build a talented, diverse research community to support progress in the field of women’s health.
Lay a foundation for future researchers to understand research theory and the logistics of research conduction
in the field of women’s health.

WISER Structure and Offerings:

6-week intensive internship (in-person or virtual), approximately 24 hours/week
Week 1: Research orientation, weekly lectures
Weeks 2-3: Research project development
Weeks 4-6: Execution of research project
Throughout: Weekly journal club
Throughout: One-on-one mentorship with Woman’s Director of Research

WISER Lecture Schedule:

Lecture 1: Welcome + Introduction to women’s health research
Lecture 2: What are the rules? The regulatory side of research
Lecture 3: Logistics: the nitty-gritty of conducting clinical research
Lecture 4: Data collection, integrity, and quality
Lecture 5: How to find and understand a research article
Lecture 6: How to write a research manuscript

Eligibility and Application:

To be eligible for this internship, you must be enrolled in a university, in good academic and behavioral standing as assessed by transcript and/or letter of recommendation

Applications for Summer 2025 will open February 15, 2025 and close March 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM CST.

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Along with answers to questions in the above link, the application must include: