Organization: Columbia University Medical Center – Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Position Type: Paid Research Internship
Schedule: Full-time
Program Type: Glide/Gap Year
Location: 622 West 168th Street, Washington Heights, Manhattan
Application Deadline: No Fixed Deadline
About the Opportunity
The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center offers research internship opportunities for students interested in cardiothoracic surgery, transplant surgery, and clinical research.
Interns gain in-depth research experience while working alongside Columbia’s cardiothoracic and transplant surgical fellows. The position provides an opportunity to participate in research projects and potentially receive co-author credit on published research.
Typically, six internship positions are available per cycle.
This is a full-time, paid position designed to be completed during a glide or gap year, making it particularly relevant for students taking time between undergraduate studies and professional or graduate school.
Position Highlights
- Full-time, paid research internship
- Designed for a glide/gap year
- Work alongside cardiothoracic and transplant surgical fellows
- Gain in-depth clinical research experience
- Opportunity to contribute to published research
- Potential co-author credit on publications
- Approximately six positions typically available per cycle
Location
Columbia University Medical Center
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
622 West 168th Street
Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY
Application Deadline
No fixed deadline.
The department does not operate a formal online application cycle. Availability may depend on current research openings.
How to Apply
There is no dedicated online application for this internship.
Interested students should contact the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery directly at:
(212) 305-2633
Call to inquire about current student research internship openings and application requirements.

