Internships/Observational Experiences

Important Information:

  • All colleges and universities must have a current Educational Experience Agreement with CentraCare before a student internship/clinical experience can be processed.
  • If a rotation has been approved and a contract is on file, students will be required to submit specific documentation prior to their experience (background study, immunizations, etc.) This information is provided by the department contact or the CCH Education Department.

Contact Information (for programs not listed below):

Cardiac Rehabilitation Internships

The CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center offers internships to exercise physiology majors at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The candidate MUST have had an education track or emphasis in cardiac rehabilitation. This is an unpaid internship and length is dependent on school’s requirement.

Learn more about this internship and download an application.

Contact: Kelijo Fernholz, FernholzK@centracare.com

Clinical Pastoral Education

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is an inter-faith professional education for ministry. It brings theological students and ministers of all faiths into supervised encounter with people in crisis or health transition. The essential elements of CPE include:

  • The actual practice of ministry to people
  • Detailed reporting and evaluation of that practice
  • Pastoral supervision
  • A process conception of learning
  • A theoretical perspective on all elements of the program
  • A small group of peers in a common learning experience
  • 400 hours for one unit of CPE
  • An individual contract for learning

Pastoral reflection, pastoral formation, and pastoral competence are stressed in the student’s learning activities. CPE serves as a part of preparation for parish ministry, chaplaincy, lay ministry, teaching and counseling.

Contact: Marge Wentland, ACPE Certified Educator
320-251-2700, ext. 54944
wentlandma@centracare.com

Community Psychology/Chemical Dependency Emphasis Undergraduate/Graduate Students

St. Cloud Hospital / Recovery Plus offers full-time unpaid internships for undergraduate and graduate students who are completing a chemical dependency licensure preparation course. The student must have chemical dependency as an emphasis and an instructor must confirm that the student has completed the required coursework. You will be required to send a cover letter and resume to the contact person who will arrange an interview. Internships are granted on a competitive basis. Early application before the semester in which the internship is desired is encouraged.

Contact:

Dietitian Clinicals

Shadow Experience
College students pursuing a career in the field of dietetics may be accepted for an 8 to 16 hour shadow experience to allow observation of inpatient clinical dietitians.

St. Cloud Hospital Dietetic Internship Program

The St. Cloud Hospital Dietetic Internship (SCH DI) Program is a stand-alone dietetic internship that accepts up to 10 interns annually for a 34-week full-time program, or a 49-week part-time program. SCH DI was accredited by ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) in August 2020.

For information about accreditation status, contact:

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606-6995

Phone: 312-899-0040, ext. 5400
Fax: 312-899-4817
Email: ACEND@eatright.org
Website: www.eatright.org/ACEND

St. Cloud Hospital Contact:
Sierra Quarnstrom, RDN
Program Director
quarnstroms@centracare.com
(320) 251-2700, ext. 50076

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For more program details and to learn more, view our St. Cloud Hospital Dietetic Internship Program webpage.

Marketing Internship

The CentraCare Marketing Department offers one paid internship typically beginning in June. The internship runs 9 to 12 months, depending on the student's situation. Interviews are usually conducted in November or December for the upcoming summer. Duties vary depending on marketing projects and student background. Marketing course work is required.

Contact: John Schnettler, Director of Marketing
320-229-4981, schnettlerj@centracare.com

Occupational Therapy Fieldwork and Shadowing

St. Cloud Hospital provides unpaid level I and level II fieldwork rotations for occupational therapy students who are enrolled in accredited graduate-level occupational therapy programs. Contracts must be established with the academic program prior to student placement. Adult inpatient and adult or pediatric outpatient settings are available, though openings are limited. Shadowing/ observation experiences in occupational therapy are also available on a limited basis.

Contact: Sandi Mulliner, MS, CCC-SLP; Clinical Education Liaison
320-251-2700, ext. 54997; mulliners@centracare.com

PharmD Student Internships/Rotations

St. Cloud Hospital, CentraCare Ambulatory Pharmacy Services and the CentraCare Retail Pharmacies accept Pharm D students for multiple clinical rotations through accredited pharmacy programs. The St. Cloud Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy and the CentraCare Retail Pharmacies also offer paid internship opportunities for students licensed as pharmacy interns in the state of Minnesota.

Contacts:

St. Cloud Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy (APPE rotations and Paid Internships): Lance McNab, Supervisor of Clinical Pharmacy Services. McNabL@centracare.com, 320-251-2700, ext: 54548

CentraCare Outpatient Pharmacy (APPE, IPPE rotations and Paid Internships): Keith Karsky, Supervisor of Retail Pharmacy Services. KarskyK@centracare.com, 320-251-2700, ext: 70580

CentraCare Ambulatory Pharmacy APPE rotation: Jessica Lind, Ambulatory Care Pharmacist. Jessica.Lind@centracare.com

Physical Therapy Internships and Shadowing

St. Cloud Hospital provides unpaid clinical internships for physical therapy students who are enrolled in accredited graduate-level physical therapy programs. Contracts must be established with the academic program prior to student placement. Adult inpatient and adult or pediatric outpatient settings are available, though openings are limited. Shadowing/ observation experiences in physical therapy are also available on a limited basis.

Contact: Sandi Mulliner, MS, CCC-SLP; Clinical Education Liaison
320-251-2700, ext. 54997; mulliners@centracare.com

Physician or Physician Assistant - Rotation

To do a clinical rotation with a physician or physician assistant, the Medical Staff Office must have an affiliation agreement with the medical school/program you are attending. Due to provider schedules, opportunities are very limited.
Learn more about Student Rotations and download a pre-application form

Contact: Diane Gustafson, Medical Staff Office
320-251-2700, ext. 54550, gustafsond@centracare.com

Psychology Undergraduate Internship

The Behavioral Health Clinic offers unpaid internships for undergraduate students who are completing a college major in psychology. Preference is given to students who are planning to pursue a graduate degree in clinical psychology upon completion of their undergraduate degree. Coursework in abnormal psychology or psychological disorders is required. Coursework in research methods is preferred. Internships are granted on a competitive basis, and all applicants are asked to send a cover letter and resume to the internship supervisor at least 3 months prior to the semester in which the internship is desired.

Contact: Internship Supervisor: Scott Palmer, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist 320-255-5796, palmers@centracare.com

Radiologic Technology Program

For complete program information, visit the School of Radiologic Technology section.

Registered Nursing Students Summer Internship Program

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Social Work Internships

Social work students are accepted for internships in areas that St. Cloud Hospital Social Workers practice and as patient activity and ancillary responsibilities allow.

The Internship is arranged through contact with either the hospital clinical coordinator or with a designated social worker contact. There must be a current contractual arrangement in place with the college sponsoring the student experience. An interview may be requested to assess for appropriate placement.

Contact: Jenny Marks, LSW
320-251-2700, ext. 51820, marksj@centracare.com

Graduate Social Work Students
The inpatient mental health units at St. Cloud Hospital consider graduate social work students for unpaid internships. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for learning about mental illness, and a desire to explore a career in service to individuals who struggle with acute or chronic mental health conditions.

Students are required to be in the process of completing their MSW clinical/advanced practice internship (600 hour field placement). We are unable to consider students who are in their BSW/MSW foundation internship; we are unable to consider students in another field of study.

Internship will primarily take place during daytime hours, Monday through Friday. There must be a current contractual arrangement in place with the college sponsoring the student experience. All applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to the designated social worker. Cover letter should specify anticipated start and end date of placement.

Contact: Melissa Fischer, MSW, LICSW
320-251-2700, ext. 56009, melissa.fischer@centracare.com

Speech Therapy Internships and Shadowing

St. Cloud Hospital provides unpaid clinical internships for speech therapy students who are enrolled in accredited graduate-level speech pathology programs. Contracts must be established with the academic program prior to student placement. Adult inpatient and adult or pediatric outpatient settings are available, though openings are limited. Shadowing/ observation experiences in speech therapy are also available on a limited basis.

Contact: Sandi Mulliner, MS, CCC-SLP; Clinical Education Liaison
320-251-2700, ext. 54997; mulliners@centracare.com