Interns have the opportunity to visit the Food and Drug Administration, Capitol Hill and local community programs. Each rotation has a pre-rotation assignment packet as well as assignments to be completed during the rotation. In addition, there are other projects assigned during the year. The NIH does not sponsor graduate credits. There are no tuition or fees charged for the program, nor does the program provide a stipend.
Interns are responsible for their own living arrangements, food and medical insurance.
To get a sense of rental costs in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, look at the Washington Post classified ads . To date, every graduate of the program has passed the exam on the first try. NIH interns have found jobs in every aspect of the field. Former interns work in traditional acute care health settings, extended care, and the community. Others work in business, marketing, or are self-employed.