The CAMC Institute is pleased to offer our six-week summer research experience to qualified applicants. The program consists of research education/interactions with published authors that serve as mentors, hands-on work on an assigned research project and the opportunity to showcase your work by participating in the Young Researchers Forum, a podium oral presentation at the conclusion of the program.
Stipend earned: A stipend of $4,000 is offered to accepted externs, paid after completion of the externship.
Applications for the 2026 program are due on Feb. 3.
Qualifications
Applicants must be first-year medical students who will have completed year one before the externship begins, or graduate-level students enrolled in a health sciences program. Other student applicants may be considered pending project availability.
Those who have completed a previous CAMC Summer Research Externship program are not eligible.
Application Requirements
Complete the online application below.
In addition to submitting the online application, those applying must provide a letter of interest, official transcript and CV/resume by Feb. 3, 2026.
These materials can be submitted via email to elaine.mattox@vandaliahealth.org. School emails are preferred over personal. Alternatively, the materials can be mailed to the following address:
ATTN: Elaine Davis Mattix, RN, EdD
CAMC Center for Health Services and Outcomes Research
3200 MacCorkle Ave. SE
Charleston, WV 25304
Positions are competitive, and decisions are made by the selection committee based on the submitted materials. Successful applicants will be notified of their selection by email by the end of March 2026.
Externship Expectations
You must be prepared to collaborate with the assigned faculty preceptor and research coordinator and attend scheduled didactics and discussions. This is an on-site learning experience. An oral (podium) presentation of your work must be presented at the conclusion of the externship at the Young Researcher's Forum held on the CAMC campus. Externs are responsible for their own housing.
For More Information
Elaine Davis Mattox, RN, EdD
Office: 304-388-9915
elaine.mattox@vandaliahealth.org
Mary Emmett, PhD
Office: 304-388-9914
mary.emmett@vandaliahealth.org