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Responsibilities
This internship opportunity is available to Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) graduate students attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).
The Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in partnership with Mayo Collaborative Services supports physicians at Mayo Clinic and around the world by performing testing services for diagnostic and therapeutic evaluations. Additionally, Mayo Collaborative Services, in partnership with Mayo Clinic Laboratories, is a global leader in diagnostics dedicated to collaborative discoveries and patient breakthroughs.
The EQUAL internship is a paid, 16-week program that provides an opportunity for relevant field experiences with areas of emphasis including strategy development and execution, financial analysis and application, sales, marketing, product management or operations and logistics. Mentors assigned to the intern provide instruction and guidance and regularly assess performance. Interns are responsible for observing the functions and processes of the assigned work unit. In addition, interns are assigned selected work assignments to reinforce the learning experience, evaluate performance levels and provide benefit to the work unit.
Benefits of the internship include a full-time, paid opportunity, a private and fully furnished apartment free of charge, and paid round-trip travel to Rochester, MN, where the internship is located. Qualified candidates must attend an HBCU or HSI and actively be pursuing an MBA or MHA program at the time of applying. Successful candidates will have completed most of their required courses and be enrolled in the degree program at the completion of the internship.
This internship does not guarantee employment after the 16-weeks are completed. The internship serves as an opportunity for interns to apply their knowledge of management theory, concepts, and best practices in a healthcare facility and organization.
This is a paid internship that begins on August 25th, 2025, and ends on December 11th, 2025. The student will be required to work on the Rochester Campus and will receive paid housing and transportation to and from Rochester, MN.
**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Qualifications
To qualify for the EQUAL Program, you must be enrolled in an MBA or MHA graduate degree program from a HBCU or HSI. Typically, this internship would occur after the student has taken most of the courses required by the graduate degree program.
All applications must include a cover letter and resume.*** The application window will remain open until late May. Applicants can expect to hear something about their application sometime in June.
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
This position has a predetermined rate of $17.68 per hour.
Benefits Eligible
No
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM CST 1 hour lunch Internship begins on August 25th, 2025, and ends on December 11th, 2025
Weekend Schedule
N/A
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
Recruiter
Jenny Stephens