A prospective applicant should not apply for the program if they are only willing to work in their field or if they are only interested in working in one part of the Academy complex. 1998 program deadline is March 1, 1998. Students will have an opportunity to make personal contacts while acquiring essential skills in their chosen fields. Interns are required to complete a minimum of 120 hours and must be registered for college credits in either a two or four year school. Interns may register for less than 3 credits but are still required to complete 120 hours.
All intern positions are on a volunteer basis.
Interns work with mentors who model teaching methdos and provide feedback. The Sackler Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences is part of the New York University School of Medicine . In addition to graduate programs, the Sackler Institute also runs summer research internships. 550 First Ave., New York, NY 10016. Last contact was in fall 1998, but no application deadline for the summer 1999 program was provided.