CSP Scholar

Overview

Advancing healthcare takes more than knowledge—it takes partnership. Our Clinical Scholars and donors play a vital role in shaping the future of medicine by supporting education, research, and patient-centered innovation.

This clinical scholarship program aims to provide four paid research internships each year to college graduates who aspire to a medical career. Candidates from underrepresented minorities (URM) in medicine are encouraged to apply. *

Scholars selected for the program are paired with a physician mentor who is an active clinical and research physician ncis Hospital & Heart Center. This full time, paid position will focus on research activities and clinical observations in cardiovascular medicine ncis Hospital & Heart Center. Scholars will collaborate with a research team to contribute to scientific publications, as a result of research activities, and will attend a national scientific meeting.

Through structured lectures and journal club, scholars will learn about research methodology to strengthen critical thinking skills and to supplement their research work. Scholars will be trained to analyze various cardiac imaging modalities including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), CT, MRI and coronary angiograms.

Scholars will also have the opportunity to interact with patients through their research work. Opportunities exist for the scholars to build networks of formal and informal contacts in the medical community that will provide support as they seek future career goals.

Through this program, scholars are empowered to translate knowledge into meaningful impact—improving outcomes for individuals and communities alike.

The Clinical Scholar Program is made possible through the generosity and vision of our dedicated funding partners. Their support empowers the next generation of healthcare leaders and advances excellence in clinical care.

Hosted ncis Hospital & Heart Center, this program is supported through a generous gift from the Leonard and Sophie Davis Fund. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing clinical education, innovation, and compassionate patient care.

USD $24.62 - USD $24.62 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.