Experiential Learning Opportunities in the Biomedical Sciences
Experiential learning opportunities are key when investigating careers in the biomedical sciences, whether internships, job shadows, or informational interviews. Below is a list of locations where St. Olaf students have completed biomedical experiential learning activities since 2000.
- Medical & Nursing
- Research, Laboratory, & Government
- Dental
- Veterinary
- International
- Physical Therapy, Exercise Science & Chiropractic
- Other
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- Allina Hospitals & Clinics - Includes Abbott Northwestern, St. Francis Regional, and more.
- Axis Healthcare – Minneapolis-based disability care coordination organization.
- CentraCare Health System - Includes hospital in St. Cloud and clinics in surrounding rural
areas. - Children’s Hospitals & Clinics – Six clinics in Twin Cities and surrounding area.
- Cole Dermatology – Private dermatology clinic in Northfield.
- Fairview Health Services – Includes Fairview Southdale in Edina, the U of MN hospital system,
eight other hospitals, and a host of clinics. - Family Medical Center – Clinics in Little Falls and Pierz.
- Family Practice Medical Center – Clinic in Willmar.
- HealthFinders Collaborative - Free clinic located near Northfield.
- Hennepin County Medical Center – Large hospital in downtown Minneapolis, with several satellite clinics around Hennepin County.
- Indian Health Services – Health center for Native Americans in Bemidji.
- Lake Region Healthcare – Hospital in Fergus Falls.
- Lakeview Clinic – Four clinics in the outer western suburbs of Minneapolis.
- Mayo Clinic – One of the most famous hospital systems in the world.
- Monticello Clinic – Affiliated with clinics in Buffalo and Albertville-St. Michael.
- North Memorial Medical Center – Level I trauma center in Robbinsdale.
- Northfield Hospital – Located across from the St. Olaf campus.
- Park Nicollet Health Services – Hospitals and clinics across the metro area, including Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park.
- Orthopedic & Fracture Clinic - Three locations in southern MN.
- Redwood Area Hospital – Hospital in Redwood Falls.
- Regions Hospital – Private hospital in St. Paul.
- Rice Memorial Hospital – Regional referral hospital in Willmar.
- River Valley Vision Center – Optometry clinics in Northfield and Lonsdale.
- SDMC Health System – Includes St. Mary’s Medical Center and clinics in Duluth.
- Shriners Hospitals for Children – Pediatric hospital in Minneapolis.
- St. Joseph’s Hospital – Hospital in St. Paul.
- St. Luke’s Hospital – Hospital and clinics in Duluth and surrounding area.
- Suburban Imaging – Radiological consultants around the Twin Cities.
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Clinics for veterans; locations around MN.
Research, Laboratory, & Government
- Cima Labs, Inc. – Analytical chemistry lab devoted to pharmaceuticals.
- Institute of Child Development – Child development/psychology research at the U of MN.
- LKT Laboratories, Inc. – Organic chemistry and cancer research.
- Mayo Foundation – Department of the Mayo Clinic devoted to education and research.
- MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension – Forensic science labs in St. Paul and Bemidji.
- MN Department of Health – Offices located throughout MN.
- National Institute of Environmental Health Science – Division of the Department of Health & Human Services – based in North Carolina.
- Receptors LLC – Research opportunities in proteomics for undergraduates.
- U of MN Raptor Center – Part of the U of MN College of Veterinary Medicine; specializes in raptor care.
- 44th Street Dental – Private dental practice in Edina.
- Division Street Dentists – Private dental practice in Northfield.
- Excelsior Dental Associates – Private dental practice.
- Family Dentistry – Cosmetic dentistry clinic in Apple Valley.
- Kasson Dental Clinic – Private dental practice in Kasson.
- Lake Minnetonka Orthodontics – Private orthodontic practice in Minnetonka.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Consultants – Four locations across the southern and western metro.
- Professional Drive Dental Group – Private dental clinic in Northfield.
- Swanson Family Dentistry – Private dental clinic in Minnetonka.
- Valley Dental Group – Private dental clinic in Golden Valley.
- Cannon Valley Veterinary Clinic – Pet and swine medicine in Northfield.
- Cleary Lake Equine/Small Animal Medical Center – Small clinic in Prior Lake.
- Flying Cloud Animal Hospital – Veterinary clinic in Eden Prairie.
- Minnesota Zoo – Biology/zoology programs in Apple Valley.
- Pine Ridge Pet Care – Two veterinary clinics in Andover and Ramsey.
International
- Adventist Health International – Organization devoted to health care in developing countries.
- Asha-India – Community health and development organization in Dehli.
- Child Family Health International – Service learning for medical, pre-medical, and nursing students.
- Children’s Heartlink – Medical nonprofit with programs to prevent, treat and cure heart disease among needy children in developing countries.
- Gimbie Adventist Hospital – Organization that works on maternity issues in western Ethiopia.
- HELPS International – Medical/surgical service trips to Guatemala.
- Interfaith Service to Latin America – Medical projects in Jalapa, Nicaragua.
- International Service Learning – Medical service trips to Mexico, South America, and Africa.
Physical Therapy, Exercise Science (including strength training, coaching), & Chiropractic
- Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation – Division of Northfield Hospital.
- Complete Chiropractic – Private chiropractic clinic near Northfield.
- Cram Chiropractic & Wellness Center – Private chiropractic center in downtown Northfield.
- FHIT (Flexx Hockey Institute of Training) – Strength training and conditioning clinics at arenas in the Twin Cities area.
- H.E.A.T. (High Energy Advance Training) – Program orientation, fitness testing, development of periodization programs, and wellness education in St. Cloud.
- Kohl’s Power^3 Exercise Medicine Clinic – Exercise medicine clinic in St. Paul.
- Life Time Fitness – Personal Training Department at the Plymouth location.
- Minnesota Sport & Spine Rehabilitation – Physical therapy clinic in Burnsville.
- Skyhawks Sports Programs for Kids – Summer internships teaching young athletes the rules, techniques, and strategies of sports and activities at locations all over Minnesota.
- Velocity Sports Performance - Sports training facility in Burnsville.
- Wieber Physical Therapy – Physical therapy, athletic training in Faribault.
- Brainerd Eye Care – Eye care clinic in rural MN.
- REM Minnesota – Services for individuals suffering from mental retardation and developmental disabilities; locations around MN.
