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Summer Internship

The Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research For Veterinary Medical Students

This training opportunity, which is a part of the NIH Summer Internship Program, is designed to provide 8+ weeks hands-on laboratory research experience for pre-doctoral veterinary medical students interested in biomedical research. Students develop skills in scientific research while working with leading biomedical scientists using cutting edge technologies at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). In addition, enrichment opportunities are provided to allow interaction with veterinarians at NIH including those training in translational and interdisciplinary research in the NCI Comparative Biomedical Scientist Training Program, to learn about comparative molecular pathology and comparative oncology initiatives in human biomedical research, to attend formal lectures and seminars targeted to students, to discover professional roles performed by veterinarians working in a research environment, and to share experiences with veterinary students from other colleges across the nation. As the culmination of the summer internship, students prepare and present their research findings in a poster session at the National Veterinary Scholars Symposium, held each year in August.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this program you must currently be in good academic standing in an accredited veterinary medical college professional degree program, and may not be currently enrolled in a combined D.V.M./Ph.D. program or hold a Ph.D. degree in an applicable science. You must be a U.S citizen or permanent resident.

Summer Internships

Summer internships generally begin in late May and end in mid-to-late August for a period of 8+ weeks. Some flexibility exists to accommodate individual student needs.

Examples of Previous Program Enrichment Activities

• National Institute of Child Health and Development (NICHD) Zebrafish Facility Tour
• NIH Mouse Imaging Facility Tour
• Howard Hughes Medical Institute Training Opportunities Meeting with the Program Officer
• National Cancer Institute (NCI) Confocal Microscopy Facility Tour
• Scientific Review of Medical Device and Drug Approval, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), White Oak, MD
• Opportunity to see how primates are handled and to perform physical examinations, NIH Primate Facility
• Hands on orientation in NCI Transgenic Mouse Model Laboratory, Frederick, MD
• Vector preparation for making transgenic mice
• Tour of an NIH Mouse Facility
• Veterinary Surgery Unit Tour
• Microsurgery Facility
• Pathology Slide Conference
• Visit to the Laboratory Animal Science Program, Frederick or Poolesville, MD
• Visit to NCI Comparative Oncology Program
• National Zoological Park Behind the Scenes Tour, Washington, D.C.
• Joint Pathology Command (Formerly AFIP), Dept. of Defense

Support for Interns in the Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research
Stipends are generally available for students participating in the Summer program for at least 8 weeks. Travel support is provided to attend National Veterinary Scholars Symposium.

Externship Rotations

Veterinary Externship rotations in comparative pathology and/or research may be arranged at any time of the year, preferably for a minimum of 6 weeks. Externships of 6 weeks or more may be provided with a stipend depending on the circumstances of the training experience.

Summer Internship & Externship Alumni

Review a list of CBSTP's Summer Internship Alumni.

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