When can I begin applying for internships?

[sunbuRxt]

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Hi everybody, I'm currently a P0, and I was wondering when I could start applying for internships? Do most people go into retail internships in P1 year or do hospitals also provide internship opportunities?

Is there at all any database or search list for available pharmacy internships?

 

[Rouelle]

Perhaps you could apply as a tech now, and then make a seamless transition to intern at the same location when you get your intern license.

 

[sunbuRxt]

Perhaps you could apply as a tech now, and then make a seamless transition to intern at the same location when you get your intern license.

That's actually a great idea, thanks!

 

[KidPharmD]

Depends on your state (the internship). In tennesse, no license is required, but the state board designates that you must have started classes to be considered an intern. Later they have stated that orientation was okay. Before that, you would not be covered by the rules concerning interns. Some retail outlets might hire you anyway because they do not afford interns any special privileges yet (you would be a tech). I would look at the rules governing internship in the state of your school and then apply as appropriate.