Where should I intern? Im a p1.

[Yaksa]

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I will be a P1 this coming fall in Philly.

Do you guys have any suggestion where I should start working as an intern?

I am currently contacting CVS for an internship, but Im kinda afraid that I might have to work with CVS for rest of my career.

If I start my internship with CVS, I guess I cannot get another internship with competing chains (walmart, target, rite aid etc.) right?

Do you suggest having a hospital internship first?

 

[Sunshine98]

You have to ask yourself what you would like to do Hospital or Retail? If you want to see what hospital is like I would try that first because usually after you intern at Retail they expect you to come back.

 

[TLAD123]

Like above poster: if you want to try hospital do it first - may be more difficult to get a position than a retail counterpart. And potentially will pay more/help with tuition depending on the institution (this is not the case with every institution of course). Though, I believe Target used to help with tuition as well... I don't know if they still do (confirmation?)

 

[xiphoid2010]

Apply to both. They won't materialize at the same time. And when you have the opportunities to work both, take them both on. Eg, alternating weekends at each place. 2 internships also allow you to make more money during breaks, look great on resume, and experience for any career path you end up choosing.

 

[CardinalGirl210]

Target does not reimburse for pharmacy students tuition anymore. Try applying to hospitals and independent pharmacies if you have no luck with chains. You just need to gain some experience.

 

[Yaksa]

Apply to both. They won't materialize at the same time. And when you have the opportunities to work both, take them both on. Eg, alternating weekends at each place. 2 internships also allow you to make more money during breaks, look great on resume, and experience for any career path you end up choosing.

I think that is the best way! Thank you

 

[Yaksa]

Thank you all for the advice!