Anatomy Internships

Department of Medical Education

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Quillen's gross anatomy lab has, since 2011, given a select number of undergraduate students an opportunity to intern in the lab. This internship allows hands on experience with cadavers and an in-depth look at anatomy's relevance for medical students. Though most of our interns have been students at ETSU, we encourage students from all universities and colleges to apply. For experience after undergraduate studies, please consider our externship opportunity. 

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Currently enrolled in undergraduate courses

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

  • Work average hours per week: 
    • Academic year cycle = 8 hours 

    • Summer cycle = 10 hours
  • Present in routine lab tours
  • Provide assistance in maintaining donors from the anatomical gift program
  • Assist in setup of all medical human gross anatomy courses and procedural training workshops
  • Assist in regular lab duties, maintenance, cleanup, and organization
  • Support medical, physical therapy, orthotics and prosthetics students during anatomy course dissections as needed

OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Learn anatomy through dissections in line with the graduate level medical human gross anatomy course taught at Quillen
  • Participate in Procedural Workshops ( ie airway management, ultrasound, suturing etc ) with various healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, CRNA's, EMTs, etc. 
  • Immersion experience in graduate level human anatomy course with medical, physical therapy, orthotics and prosthetics students.
  • Medical School Admission advising and mentorship with current QCOM Medical Students and QCOM's Office of Admissions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 CURRENT AND UPCOMING APPLICATION CYCLES:

  • Summer 2025 

    • Applications accepted: February 1, 2025 - April 7, 2025 at 11:59pm
    • Interviews: Weeks of April 7th through April 21st
    • Orientation: Week of April 28th (tentative-specific dates tbd) 
    • Cycle runs: May 1, 2025 - August 20, 2025
  • Fall 2025/Spring 2026 (8hrs per week)
    • Applications accepted: May 1, 2025 - July 14, 2025 at 11:59pm
    • Interviews: Weeks of July 14th through July 28th, 2025
    • Orientation: Week of August 11th (tentative-specific dates tbd)
    • Cycle runs: August 11, 2025 - May 8, 2026

We welcome all students over the age of 18 to apply. To apply please send an email with a copy of your CV/Resume after completing the application.  

Please send email to all of the following:

 Feedback from Current and Past Interns: 

"Working as a summer anatomy intern was an incredibly rewarding experience-it taught me to work with a diverse team, allowed me to gain a deeper perspective on medical education, and further excited me to pursue a career in medicine" -Carter Powers, Vanderbilt University, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Class of 2025

"My experiences in the Gross Anatomy Lab taught me more than I had ever expected. Through one-on-one guidance by experienced faculty and staff, I received encouragement that helped me develop personal strengths that I call upon regularly for my current job at a neurology clinic. If you want to prepare yourself for success in a professional or academic setting, this internship is a wonderful opportunity!" -Derek Nikolaus, East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine, Class of 2025.

"In a practical sense, the Anatomy Lab was my first job. I was a nervous and shy freshman competing for a highly sought after internship to be able to work in the gross lab. I look back on it now and really appreciate that the lab manager, Rob saw the potential I have through the inexperience. At that time, I had no idea how much the Anatomy Lab would impact me. I learned so much more than anatomy and the experience that is medical school. I learned the skills needed to get to that point. The autonomy, responsibility, and trust that the lab faculty and staff placed in me allowed me to become more confident in my leadership skills and self. Through my experience there, I was able to discover the kind of person and physician I want to become. I made great connections and friends. The Anatomy Lab Internship was truly the most influential experience I have had while at ETSU. I cannot thank the staff enough for what they have done for me in terms of my personal and professional development." -Lillith Bulawa, East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine, Class of 2024