Tips for Internship

[Cosmo75]

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I was hoping to get a thread started of tips for those of us making the transition to internship this year. For those who've been through it - What works, what doesn't, what wonderful words of wisdom do you have? For those who are incoming this year, what are some of your thoughts?

Cheers

 

[biogirl215]

From my friend (who's currently on internship): Expect to work a lot more than advertised. Her site estimated about 43-46 hours a week, but she regularly puts in 55-60 hours a week, not counting work she takes home.

 

[JockNerd]

From my friend (who's currently on internship): Expect to work a lot more than advertised. Her site estimated about 43-46 hours a week, but she regularly puts in 55-60 hours a week, not counting work she takes home.

This can be cut down by talking to current interns when you're applying. Some sites really will tell you to go home at 5.

 

[Cosmo75]

I've been matched at a VA, where they apparently kick you out at 4:30. And it's a no-no to bring patient info off site. Other places I interviewed I could totally see the hours being more than they advertised.