Penn Medicine

Intern

May - August 2023 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

I really enjoyed my internship at the Center for Global and Population Health this past summer. The welcoming and collaborative environment made me feel like a valued part of the team right away. I loved having the opportunity to contribute to meaningful public health research projects investigating healthcare disparities. My mentor Dr. Dako was incredibly supportive and helped me grow my research skills tremendously. I also appreciated the chance to attend guest lectures and seminars to expand my public health knowledge.

What I wish was different

Overall, it was an amazing experience. The only thing I wish I had gotten to do more of is directly interact with community members and see public health solutions being implemented locally. But I recognize not every internship can provide that.

Advice

My advice for other students interested in an internship here is - don't be shy! Everyone is incredibly friendly and wants you to get the most out of your time. Ask questions, seek out projects you're curious about, and don't be afraid to ask for help. The more initiative you take, the more you'll gain. I'm so glad I pushed myself outside my comfort zone. This internship truly solidified my passion for public health.

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Research assistant

May - August 2019 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

Gained further research experience and laboratory skills

What I wish was different

I would have liked to be in a larger, more high-energy lab environment.

Advice

Keep laboratory environment in mind when choosing! A larger lab can be more enjoyable to work in. This may be just as important as how you feel you jibe with your PI.

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