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The Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) is here to support your career, professional, and well-being goals.

[SIP] - this event is meant for summer interns who had received their high school diploma at the time they submitted their internship application.
[HS-SIP] - this event is meant for summer interns who had not yet received their high school diploma at the time they submitted their internship application.

Career resources

Summer Intern Curriculum

Learn about graduate or professional schools, career options for scientists, and how to prepare for applications and interviews.

For SIP interns

[SIP] What Can You Do in College to Enhance Your Chances of Getting into Medical or Graduate School

[SIP] Career Planning for Scientists

[SIP] Choosing and Applying to Medical School

[SIP] Choosing and Applying to Graduate School

[SIP] Interviewing for Professional School

[SIP] Writing a Personal/Research Statement for Graduate Program

[SIP] Essential Leadership Skills for Future Scientists and Health Care Professionals

For HS-SIP interns

Students who attend all four workshops will be eligible to receive a certificate of completion.

[HS-SIP] 1. Applying to College

[HS-SIP] 2. Professional Communication

[HS-SIP] 3. Career Exploration

[HS-SIP] 4. Success in College

For Pre-Graduate School Advice

Attend a virtual Application Q&A session. OITE staff members will answer questions about applying to graduate programs, writing personal statements, interviewing process, and other general questions. Note that these sessions are not limited to summer interns.

For Pre-Medical School Advice

Attend a virtual Application Q&A session. The OITE pre-medical team will answer questions about the medical school application, AMCAS and MCAT updates, and other general questions. Note that these sessions are not limited to summer interns.

Graduate and Professional School Fair

Talk with representatives from graduate and professional schools from across the country.

Professional development resources

Take advantage of these opportunities to add to your professional skill set.

Summer Journal Clubs

Your chance to read and discuss journal articles in your area of interest.

[SIP, HS-SIP] Networking, Informational Interview, and Using LinkedIn for Career Advancement

[SIP, HS-SIP] Ethics for Scientists

[SIP, HS-SIP] Creating and Presenting Posters

[SIP, HS-SIP] CVs, Resumes, and Cover Letters: Essential Job Search Documents

[SIP, HS-SIP] Talking Science: Designing and Delivering Successful Oral Presentations

[SIP, HS-SIP] Poster Practice Session

Summer Poster Days

Your chance to share your research and scientific ideas and network with the NIH community.

Well-being and resilience resources

Summer Intern Discussion Group

Come to receive support and engage in discussion regarding questions about your summer internship, managing logistics, and ensure/prioritizing your wellbeing as you navigate your time at the NIH. This group meets biweekly on Thursdays at 11am ET.

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Thriving Thursdays

Come explore resilience skills with OITE wellness advisors to help you thrive during your internship this summer. This group meets weekly on Thursdays at 12 noon ET.

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