1. CAREER CENTER
www.studentaffairs.duke.edu/career
Internship Spotlight Series: Healthcare & Research
A small sampling of exciting internships found through Career Center Resources.
Amgen Scholars Program (multiple locations)
http://www.amgenscholars.eu/about_amgen_scholars/host_
universities/us_program/
(Source: Career Center Internship Feedback Database*)
The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of
undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in a
hands-on summer research experience at some of the world’s
leading institutions. Apply to specific institutions.
NC Prevention Partners
http://www.ncpreventionpartners.org/dnn/
(Source: eRecruiting*)
Based in Chapel Hill, NC Prevention Partners is a statewide
nonprofit and leader in reducing preventable illness and early
death caused by tobacco use, poor nutrition and physical
inactivity. Our mission is Prevention first for a healthier North
Carolina. We “walk the walk” - practicing wellness as an
employer and promoting wellness state-wide.
Hepatitis B Foundation Summer Internship
http://www.hepb.org/researchers/summer_internship_
program.htm
(Source: iNet*)
Interns work with professional scientists from the Hepatitis
B Foundation and its research affiliate, the Institute for
Hepatitis and Virus Research, and the Drexel Institute of
Drexel University College of Medicine. Valuable mentoring
and supervision of individual projects is provided for each
student. At the conclusion of the summer, interns present
their projects to the entire faculty in a special seminar.
Student Research Intern Children’s Hospital
Colorado, Department of Psychiatry and
Behavioral Sciences
http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/
medicalschool/departments/psychiatry/PsychEducation/
ResearchTraining/Pages/SURP-Program.aspx
(Source: UCAN*)
The 2013 Summer Psychiatry Research and Education
Practicum (PREP) program is designed to introduce young
people to the discipline of research as well as the profession of
child and adolescent psychiatry by having them participate in
research activities prior to their advancing to graduate school.
Career Center Programs and Services
Duke Career Conference: The Fannie Mitchell
Conference on Career Choices
Saturday, February 9, 2013
www.dukecareerconference.com
*Online Career Center Resources
http://www.studentaffairs.duke.edu/career/resources
See also:
• Industry-specific information: Health & Life Sciences and
Research
• Skills Guides: Internship Guide
Internship Funding Program
http://studentaffairs.duke.edu/career/programs#node-884
Deadline: March 1
Career Center Email Lists
Sign up for Health, Medicine & Life Sciences listserv
and Career News to find out about related events and
opportunities (login to duke.experience.com and go to profile
> edit > administration)
Career Counseling Appointments
Call 919.660.1050
Drop-In Advising
Quick advice on resumes and cover letters, internship
questions, etc. without an appointment.
Monday – Friday at the Career Center: 2 – 5pm

2. www.studentaffairs.duke.edu/career
Internship Spotlight Series: Healthcare & Research
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Meet our panelists for this evening via these brief bios:
Matthew Chase, T’13: interned with Global Health Policy Center in the Center for Strategic and International
Studies; drafted research-based memos concerning HIV/AIDS policies, compiled briefing guides for
international CSIS delegations; authored blog posts for International AIDS Conference in Washington, DC
Raisa Chowdhury, T’15: independent DukeEngage experience aboard “Friendship” in Bangladesh; engaged in
research, observation, shadowing, and clinical assistance in developing settings; immersive cultural experience
Katie Murphy, T’13: Oncology/Design for Launch Marketing and Sales Intern for AstraZenica; synthesized
marketing research to develop marketing plan for drug (2015 launch); led brainstorm sessions with product
team to name drug for FDA submission; developed and trained employees in use of SharePoint site
Tess Shiras, T’13: interned with Partners in Health; researched low-income surgical standards based on WHO
recommendations; drafted sections for chief medical director’s book publication; established online community
forum for cross-site surgical teams
Victoria (Tori) Wilmarth, T’13: Center for Health Policy and Inequalities Research; developed questions and
recruited participants for focus group research and analyzed subsequent qualitative data for use in NIH grant
proposal; fostered partnerships with OVC Wellbeing and represented group at International AIDS Conference