Consider volunteering

at a hospital or clinic to

learn the realities of life

as a medical profession-

al and interact with pa-

tients.

Gain as much research

experience as possible.

Approach professors

with interest to help

with their research as a

way to develop experi-

ence.

Insider Advice

Look for experiences that expose you to healthcare, leadership, community service, and research

Many internships in the

healthcare field are un-

paid, however, there are

often grants or scholar-

ships associated with

organizations for you to

apply to.

Hiring Cycle Professional Associations

If you plan to apply to a hospital or university sponsored internship program deadlines will most likely be in January-March. Because there are so few of these opportunities, they are very competitive- please apply early. Other intern-ships or research experiences may be available throughout the year, but it is always smart to stay on top of the dead-lines. Consider asking for letters of recommendation from past employers and faculty months before due dates.

Utilize Professional Associations for industry research, identify-

ing potential employers, and developing your network. as a

student member

Student National Medical Association

AAMC--American Association of Medical Colleges

AMA--American Medical Association

AMSA--American Medical Student Association

Resources

http://www.training.nih.gov/student/index.asp

http://www.northwestern.edu/undergrad-research

http://www.medschool.northwestern.edu/student-

programs/resfund

http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu

http://people.rit.edu/gtfsbi/Symp/summer.htm

Market Your Skills NU students have worked @

Abbott Laboratories

Baxter Healthcare

Be-HIV

Center for Talented Youth

Health Careers Connections

Health Outreach/Peer Educa-

tion Center (HOPE)

MD Anderson Cancer Center

National Cancer Institute

Fellowship, Duke University

National Institutes of Health

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Northwestern University

Northwestern Feinberg School

of Medicine

Novartis

Rehabilitation Institute of Chi-

cago

Rush University Medical

Center

Planned Parenthood

The Family Institute

University Illinois, Chicago

University of Missouri

UT Southwestern Medical

Center

Project Management

Interpersonal

Attention to Detail

Technical Skills

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Website: www.northwestern.edu/careers

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Internship Search: Pre-Med

University Career Services

University Career Services

Main Location: 620 Lincoln Street

Career Lab: Main Library, Core Reserves, 2nd Flr

Phone: 847-491-3700

Northwestern University