Gross Anatomy Lab Undergraduate Internship
Since 2011, Quillen’s gross anatomy lab has offered a selective undergraduate internship that provides hands-on experience with cadavers and a look at anatomy’s role in medical education. While most interns have come from ETSU, students from any college or university are encouraged to apply. Students seeking experience after earning an undergraduate degree may consider the externship opportunity.
Learn About Externship Opportunity
The application for the Summer 2026 cycle is now closed.
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ELIGILBILITY:
- Currently enrolled in undergraduate courses
- At least 18 years old
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INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
Work average hours per week:
- Academic year cycle = 8 hours
- Summer cycle = 15 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.
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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:
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Summer 2026:
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Applications accepted: Dec. 15, 2025 – April 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
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Interviews: April 1, 2026 - April 24, 2026
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Orientation: Week of May 11 (Tenative)
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Cycle runs: May 11, 2026 - Aug. 14, 2026
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Fall 2026/Spring 2027:
- Applications accepted: June 1–July 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
- Interviews: Weeks of July 6–20, 2026
- Orientation (mandatory and in person): August 4th and August 6th
- Cycle dates: Aug. 10, 2026–May 8, 2027
All inquiries, please contact qcomanatomylab@mail.etsu.edu.
Feedback from Current and Past Interns:
"Working as a summer anatomy intern was a rewarding experience that taught me teamwork,
deepened my understanding of medical education and strengthened my desire to pursue
a career in medicine." - Carter Powers
"The Anatomy Lab Internship has been the most influential experience I’ve had at ETSU,
and I’m grateful for the personal and professional growth it gave me." - Lillith Bulawa
"My time in the Gross Anatomy Lab taught me far more than I expected. The one-on-one
guidance from faculty and staff helped me build strengths I rely on daily in my current
job at a neurology clinic. If you want to prepare for professional or academic success,
this internship is an excellent opportunity." - Derek Nikolaus