About WISER

The Woman’s Internship in SciEntific Research (WISER) offers a paid summer research internship experience with Woman’s Hospital  Baton Rouge, Louisiana. WISER engages students considering a career in science or medicine in the field of women’s health, particularly suited for those interested in pursuing a career in science or an MD, DO, or PhD. The program includes a core curriculum addressing the fundamentals of biomedical research as well as the opportunity to pursue, present, and publish an independent research project. 

The goals of WISER are to:

• Build a talented, diverse research community to support progress in the field of women’s health.
• Lay a foundation for future researchers to understand research theory and the logistics of research conduction in the field of women’s health.

WISER Structure and Offerings: 

• Five-week intensive internship from May 31 to July 1, 2027, approximately 32 hours per week (Monday - Thursday)
• Week 1: Hospital and research orientation and training (CITI, EPIC, etc.)
• Weeks 2-3: Overview of research projects and project development
• Weeks 4-5: Execution of research projects and clinical shadowing
• Throughout: Weekly journal club and lectures
• Throughout: One-on-one mentorship with Woman’s Director of Scientific Research

WISER Lecture Schedule: 

• Lecture 1: How to Do Research
• Lecture 2: Regulatory Side of Research
• Lecture 3: Logistics of Research
• Lecture 4: Data Collection, Integrity, and Quality
• Lecture 5: Statistics
• Lecture 6: How to Write a Manuscript
• Lecture 7: How to Make a Poster