Student Opportunities

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Updated 11/04/2025

Name of Opportunity:  Summer Undergraduate Program

Description:  This program provides students with research experience to prepare them for careers in healthcare, science, law, or bioethics. Each student is placed with a faculty mentor to contribute to a particular ethics research project, lasting approximately 10 weeks, beginning in late May or early June. In addition to conducting mentored research, students also participate in a robust ethics education curriculum and have opportunities to shadow in various areas of the clinic.

Type of Opportunity: Academic Research

Location: Rochester, MN, USA

Application Deadline: 01/19/2026

Program Link: https://www.mayo.edu/research/centers-programs/biomedical-ethics-research-program/overview

Date Added to NAAHP: 11/04/2025

Name of Opportunity:  Post Baccalaureate Program

Description:  The Mayo Clinic Biomedical Ethics Research Program seeks applicants for a one to two-year post-baccalaureate research experience who have an interest in conducting research on topics in bioethics using empirical methods. This program is designed for individuals with a bachelor's degree and is particularly well suited for students seeking a gap year between undergraduate and graduate studies.

Type of Opportunity: Academic Research

Location: Rochester, MN, USA

Application Deadline: 02/16/2026

Program Link: https://www.mayo.edu/research/centers-programs/biomedical-ethics-research-program/overview

Date Added to NAAHP: 11/04/2025

Name of Opportunity:  COPE Health Scholars - Spring 2026 Cohort

Description:  A hands-on healthcare program giving students clinical experience, mentorship, and insight into patient care in hospital and ambulatory settings.

Type of Opportunity: Clinical Experiential Learning

Location: Washington, Oregon, California

Application Deadline: 01/15/2026

Program Link: https://copehealthscholars.org

Date Added to NAAHP: 10/28/2025

Name of Opportunity:  International Health Scholar Intensive - Tokyo June 2026

Description:  A short-term global program offering immersive learning, cultural exchange, and professional development in an international setting.

Type of Opportunity: International Experiential Learning Program

Location: International

Application Deadline: 01/03/2026

Program Link: https://join.copehealthscholars.org/intensives

Date Added to NAAHP: 10/28/2025

Name of Opportunity:  Africa Medical Aid International Pre-Nursing Shadowing Internships 

Description:  Shadow Nurses practicing in unique health systems with limited resources for an opportunity to enhance your nursing interest and exposure

Type of Opportunity: Shadowing

Location: International

Application Deadline: 04/30/2026

Program Link: https://africamedicalaid.org/service/nursing-internships/

Date Added to NAAHP: 10/28/2025

Name of Opportunity: Go-Elective Pre-Dental Internships Abroad

Description: Shadow dentists and observe extractions in resource-limited clinics abroad. Develop dental skills and gain cultural insights with Go Elective.

Type of Opportunity: Shadowing

Location: International

Application Deadline: 12/31/2025

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare/predental-internships-abroad

Date Added to NAAHP: 08/19/2024

Name of Opportunity:  Pre-Health Internships/Shadowing in Africa

Description:  Plan for a summer shadowing internship abroad well in advance. A doctors led shadowing program that allows you to LEARN, SHADOW AND EXPERIECE MEDICINE

Type of Opportunity: Shadowing

Location: International

Application Deadline: 07/31/2026

Program Link: https://africamedicalaid.org/service/premedical-internships/

Date Added to NAAHP: 10/28/2025

Name of Opportunity:  Cope Health Scholars

Description:  Immerse in Tokyo’s healthcare system—site visits, faculty lectures & cultural excursions. UCLA Fielding School of Public Health completion certificate

Type of Opportunity: Experiential Learning

Location: International

Application Deadline: 01/03/2026

Program Link: https://join.copehealthscholars.org/intensives

Date Added to NAAHP: 10/28/2025

Name of Opportunity: Go-Elective Nursing Internships Abroad

Description: Explore nursing in resource-limited hospitals abroad. Develop key skills & gain unique insights into the vital role of nurses in high-demand settings.

Type of Opportunity: Internship

Location: International

Application Deadline: 12/31/2025

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare/nursing-electives

Date Added to NAAHP: 08/19/2024

Name of Opportunity: Go-Elective Public Health Internships Abroad

Description: Engage in public health initiatives abroad. Collaborate on projects, observe community health practices, & gain valuable insights into global health.

Type of Opportunity: Multiple opportunities available, including internships and clinical research.

Location: International

Application Deadline: 12/31/2025

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare

Date Added to NAAHP: 08/19/2024

Name of Opportunity:  Pre-Pa International Shadowing Program with Africa Medical Aid

Description:  Passionate about becoming a Physician Assistant. Africa Medical Aid organizes an abroad program allowing you direct shadowing exposure and experience

Type of Opportunity: Shadowing

Location: International

Application Deadline: 04/30/2026

Program Link: https://africamedicalaid.org/service/pre-physician-assistant-internships/

Date Added to NAAHP: 10/28/2025

Name of Opportunity: Go-Elective Pre-Nursing & Pre-Midwifery Internships Abroad

Description: Shadow nurses in resource-limited hospitals abroad. Develop key skills & gain unique insights into the vital role of nurses in high-demand settings.

Type of Opportunity: Shadowing

Location: International

Application Deadline: 12/31/2025

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare/prenursing-and-pre-midwifery-shadowing

Date Added to NAAHP: 10/28/2025

Name of Opportunity: Go-Elective Physician Assistant Internships Abroad

Description: Explore diverse medical specialties and PA rotations in resource-limited hospitals abroad. Gain guided clinical experience and cultural insights.

Type of Opportunity: Internship

Location: International

Application Deadline: 12/31/2025

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare/physician-assistant-internships

Date Added to NAAHP: 08/19/2024

Name of Opportunity: Go Elective: Pre-Health and Pre-Med Internships

Description: Shadow doctors in various specialties, gaining guided clinical experience & cultural skills through Go Elective's unique pre-med internships abroad.

Type of Opportunity: Shadowing

Location: International

Application Deadline: 12/31/2025

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare/pre-health-and-pre-med-internships

Date Added to NAAHP: 08/19/2024

Name of Opportunity: Go-Elective Dental Internships Abroad

Description: Experience dental care abroad—observe extractions and work with dentists in resource-limited clinics. Develop skills and gain cultural insights.

Type of Opportunity: Internship

Location: International

Application Deadline: 12/31/2025

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare/dental-electives-abroad

Date Added to NAAHP: 08/19/2024

Name of Opportunity: Go-Elective Pre-Physician Assistant Internships Abroad 

Description: Shadow physicians in diverse specialties and gain guided clinical experience and cultural skills with Go Elective’s unique pre-PA internships abroad.

Type of Opportunity: Shadowing

Location: International

Application Deadline: 12/31/2025

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare/prephysician-assistant-internships

Date Added to NAAHP: 08/19/2024

Name of Opportunity: Go-Elective Medical Internships Abroad

Description: Explore diverse medical specialties in resource-limited hospitals abroad and gain guided clinical experience and cultural insights with Go Elective.

Type of Opportunity: Internship

Location: International

Application Deadline: 12/31/2025

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare/medical-electives

Date Added to NAAHP: 08/19/2024

Name of Opportunity: Go-Elective Surgery Clerkship & Medical Rotation Programs Abroad

Description: Enhance your surgical knowledge in busy, under-resourced hospitals abroad. Shadow experienced surgeons & participate in expert-led suturing training.

Type of Opportunity: Internship

Location: International

Application Deadline: 12/31/2025

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare/surgery-electives-abroad

Date Added to NAAHP: 08/19/2024

Name of Opportunity: Go-Elective Midwifery Internships Abroad

Description: Work alongside midwives in busy, under-resourced hospitals abroad. Gain guided clinical experience and cultural insights with GoElective internships.

Type of Opportunity: Internship

Location: International

Application Deadline: 12/31/2025

Program Link: https://goelective.com/healthcare/midwifery-electives

Date Added to NAAHP: 08/19/2024