SIH Summer Internship Program
Application Deadline: April 13th, 2026
Organization: Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH)
Eligibility: Rising Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or graduating Senior
Interns work 4-6 hours per day, Monday-Friday, in departments including Medical Technology, Nursing, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Pharmacy.
Locations: Herrin Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Harrisburg Medical Center, St. Joseph Memorial (Murphysboro)
Dates: June 18th - July 31st, 2026
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Northwestern Pre-College Online Medicine Program
Application Deadline: Available year-round
Organization: Northwestern University
Eligibility: Ages 13 or older; application in English
Flexible online courses designed by professors and guided by mentors. Topics include medical research, medicine, physiology, and psychology.
Format: 2-week or 4-week sessions (Online)
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Young Scholars Summer STEMM Research Program
Application Deadline: March 15th, 2026
Organization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Eligibility: Rising 10th-12th graders
Intensive 30-35 hours/week lab experience in neuroscience, cancer immunology, or bioengineering. Includes professional development and a final research symposium.
Dates: June 20th - August 1st, 2026
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