13 Internship Programs That Offer College Credit

12. Medical and Hospital Research Internship Pathways — NIH/hospital programs (example pathways)

What it is: Major hospitals, medical centers, and research institutes run summer and year-round internships in clinical research, public health, and laboratory science. Who it's for: Students interested in medicine, nursing, public health, or lab work. How credit works: Hospitals and research centers often provide mentor evaluations and research plans that academic departments accept as course or practicum credit. Compensation and format: Some placements are paid; many combine clinical observation, lab work, and research tasks. How to verify credit: Ask for the program syllabus, weekly hour expectations, and assessment methods; then share these with your academic advisor and registrar to secure credit. Use NIH and hospital training pages to find programs and application details. Source examples: https://www.training.nih.gov/ and hospital career/training pages