Information for Interns

1. Benefits of Internship to you:



2. How do I apply?



3. What does the program require? What do you look for in an intern?



4. How is the internship unique to other opportunities?



5. As an intern, what will I be doing?



6. Can I create my own internship?



7. I am interested in getting clinical experience, is this the right place?



8. I am more interested in a volunteer position at the hospital, where do I go?



9. Additional Info on the program for the intern:



10. Download: Intern Application



11. Download: Intern Guide

Benefits of Internship to you:

• Explore your interest in health
• Gain access to an experience that provides personal health information
• Develop negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Develop computer and professional employment skills
• Enhance insight into the process of research, health care delivery, and health policy
• Improve your access to career information and contacts in women’s health
• Act on your own research ideas with the insightful support and challenge of professionals
• Develop a network of mentors and role mode

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How do I apply?

What does the program require? What do you look for in an intern?

• The ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills
• Each intern is asked to set realistic goals that can be accomplished during the internship
• Interns should have the ability to handle multiple tasks at once while interacting with diverse population groups
• An interest in women’s health is essential
• Bilingual applicants are a plus

How is the internship unique to other opportunities?

As an intern, what will I be doing?

Internships with the UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health involves two essential components:  1) Being assigned to a specific project placement which can vary depending on the program needs at the time 2) a Leadership Development curriculum which involves exposure to the different aspects of women’s health and ongoing assessment of goals and progress. As an intern, in your spare time, you may also be asked to provide general support for the CoE and Women’s Health Resource Center.  You will also be asked to develop a “Learning Contract”.  At the beginning of the intern cycle, each intern will meet with the Internship Coordinator to develop a “Learning Contract” to help identify goals and objectives for the internship. 

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Can I create my own internship?

I am interested in getting clinical experience, is this the right place?

Internships usually involve research, planning and administrative project work.  Other programs such as volunteer departments in local hospitals might best serve students solely interested in clinical work. 

I am more interested in a volunteer position at the hospital, where do I go?

Link to volunteer services and ambassador program.

Additional Info on the program for the intern:

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