Since the curriculum is organized with a set series of courses, some of which are only offered once per year, it is important for majors to follow their advisors guidance on the sequencing of courses. Upper division HMP courses largely comprise the students' junior and senior years. A major element of the Program includes a twelve week administrative internship experience which occurs during the summer between the junior and senior years. The HMP Practicum As an integral component of the Program, students spend the summer between the junior and senior years at practicum sites off campus. Subsequent course work at the University following the practicum builds on much of this experience.
Many students receive job offers from internship sites.
Some internships provide compensation for the internship, many do not. Prior to the internship, the faculty reviews the readiness of students to go out on the internship. Students who have not successfully completed required courses prior to the internship may not be allowed to go out on the internship. The Program coordinates the placement of students in appropriate internships based upon their professional interests and geographic restraints. Most internship sites are located in New England, although each year the Program generally has two internship slots available in hospitals in Great Britain.