Wiser Internship - Scientific Research

The Woman's Internship in Scientific Research (WISER) offers a paid 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. This program will take place in-person/on-site at Woman's Hospital Main Campus.

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:

• Program Dates: June 1st- July 2nd 2026 (5 weeks)
• Schedule: Monday- Thursday; 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Week 1: Hospital and Research orientation and training (CITI, EPIC, etc.)
• Weeks 2-3: Overview of Research Projects and Project Development
• Weeks 4-5: Execution of research projects and clinical shadowing
• Throughout: Weekly journal club and lectures
• Throughout: One-on-one mentorship with Woman's Director of Scientific Research

Requirements:

• Eligible students must be currently enrolled in university
• Eligible students must be in good academic and behavioral standing (as assessed by unofficial transcript)

Compensation:

• $15.00/hour for the 5 week program (24 hours a week)

Application Instructions:

• Complete this online application fully on the Woman's Hospital Careers Page
• Upload an up-to-date version of your resume
• Upload a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, mentor, or similar
• Upload an unofficial transcript
• After your application is complete and has been successfully submitted, you will receive a confirmation email
• Applications for Summer 2026 will open March 5, 2026 and close March 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time.
• Applicants should be prepared for interviews during the week of March 23, 2026. For any questions about this program or application, please email research@womans.org or call 225-924-7142.

If you have any questions about this program/application, please email research@womans.org or call 225-215-7439

A Work Experience with Purpose

Woman's is one of the largest specialty hospitals for women and infants in the United States. We are recognized throughout the country for our innovative programs, and we pride ourselves in surpassing the expectations of those we serve. Providing exceptional patient care and creating exceptional patient experiences are at the center of what we do at Woman's. Our team consistently exceeds state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction.

Our employees, organizational culture, mission, vision, values, and benefits make Woman's a best place to work. In fact, for the 18th year in a row, Woman's has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Modern Healthcare - making us the only healthcare organization to earn the distinction every year since the program's inception. We are proud of the level of care our staff provides to our patients and each other.

If you have any questions or would like to connect with one of our recruiters directly, please e-mail research@womans.org

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Woman's Hospital. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.