The Department of Clinical Research Informatics (DCRI) offers of variety of educational and training programs for students, visitors, and NIH employees related to clinical informatics, scientific computing, and computer applications.
DCRI provides opportunities for students to explore our research environment in clinical informatics and/or scientific computing through the following:
Student Internship Program
Summer internships are available for undergraduate, graduate, and PhD level students with an interest in clinical (medical or nursing) informatics and scientific computing. Students will work in an environment that uses a multidisciplinary team approach to develop and implement complex systems. Students will engage in activities based on their knowledge and interests with an emphasis on the research methodology.
Applications for the Summer Internship program must be submitted by March 1 of each year. View details about this program and how to apply.
Examples of past research projects include:
- Evaluating the Usability of a Visual Display for Interdisciplinary Problem Documentation Among Clinicians
- Design Efficiencies and Satisfaction of Computerized Physician Order Entry: A Comparison of Two Order Entry Methods
- Evaluation of Computerized Order Entry (CPOE)
- Evaluation and Use of Wireless Technology
Informatics Nursing Graduate Practicum Program
The Informatics Nursing Practicum Graduate Program at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center (CC) is administered by the Department of Clinical Research Informatics (DCRI). The practicum program has helped many graduate-level informatics nursing students complete practicums to fulfill their degree requirements. This program currently offers virtual practicum experiences depending upon availability. Students will gain practical experience in clinical informatics, project management, system analysis, design, and implementation related to health information technology (HIT).
Application Deadlines:
| Practicum Term | Application Deadline | Interview Notification | Selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter/Spring (January-May) | September 1st – 30th | by October 15th | by October 31st |
| Fall (August-December) | March 1st – 31st | by April 15th | by April 30th |
The application form will be available on this website during the open application periods. Please note there are limited numbers of available practicum opportunities. Ensure that your school has secured an affiliation agreement with the NIH Clinical Center.
Check out this video to see what life is like for our former practicum students: