The Undergraduate AI Internship at Mayo Clinic Health System (MCHS) offers an exceptional opportunity for University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (UWEC) students to engage in collaborative research projects in artificial intelligence and biomedical informatics with healthcare professionals at MCHS in Northwest Wisconsin.
The intern will apply learnings from their chosen field of study to a real-world setting, focusing on the potential of AI models to transform healthcare delivery and enable timely, accessible, affordable, effective, and equitable patient care. They will be mentored by professionals from both UWEC and MCHS, gaining insights into advanced research methodologies and interdisciplinary collaboration. UWEC faculty will mentor the student during established office hours. MCHS staff will engage with the student in regular one-on-one feedback sessions offering project-based and career guidance.
Responsibilities include contributing to at least two AI research projects, from initial data exploration through model deployment and evaluation. The student will engage in the academic research process, developing scientific posters, presenting at regional and national conferences, and coauthoring publications. The intern will also observe and learn from the functions and processes of the MCHS AI, Analytics, and Automation (A3) team, including project management, model documentation, stakeholder engagement and communication, meeting facilitation skills, and more. Selected work assignments will be provided to 1) enhance the student’s learning experience and workforce readiness skills and 2) offer tangible benefits to MCHS patients and care providers.
Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant degree program at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, preferably in computer science, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, information science, mathematics, software engineering, or similar concentration relevant to the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential applications healthcare.
A strong preference is given to candidates in their sophomore and junior years who demonstrate knowledge of machine learning algorithms, large language models, and data analysis tools, including Python and TensorFlow, and PyTorch. Preference is also given to candidates who have demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to solve problems, complete high-quality work (e.g., well-documented code, accurate analysis) within predetermined deadlines, communicate professionally, and collaborate with others to solve problems through innovative, out-of-the-box thinking.
Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States (i.e., U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) and pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check. This internship does not provide financial assistance for relocation, housing, or transportation. Interns are considered Mayo Clinic employees and will be responsible for observing the Mayo Clinic Code of Conduct, complying with organizational policies, and living into our core RICH TIES values.
