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Internships

A good internship might be your first step towards a fulfilling career. Internships can be done for either credit or monetary compensation, but not both. See the internship for credit page for more information.

Internship VS Co-Op

What’s the difference between an internship and a co-op and how do you know which one is right for you?

Internship

Internships typically last a single semester, or during the summer. Internships during the semester should be on a part-time basis, while summer internships can be part-time or full-time. Internships can be done for credit or can be paid but not both. The internship must be done at a professional organization and involve doing work that relates to their major.

Co-Op

A co-op is a six- toeight-monthcommitment where students work full-time at a professional organization doing duties that relate to their major. These positions are typically paid and can only be done during the spring and summer of a student’s junior year. Co-ops cannot be done for credit and must be coordinated with an academic or career advisor.

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Getting Help with Internships

Supporting Your Search

The department conducts workshops and information sessions each year, as well as provides one-on-one advice when requested. These sessions are designed to provide the students with the knowledge they need to successfully seek out internship opportunities, apply for them effectively, and succeed while performing them.  The Greene Center for Career Education and Connections also serves as an important resource for students seeking jobs and internships.

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Summer Internships

Below are examples of summer internships that some of our undergraduates recently completed.

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Boston Scientific

Zaynab Dantsoho ’23

Megan smiling at the camera while using rehab equipment.

Cleveland State University

Megan Bell ’25

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Discover Grant

Joshua Rainbolt ’23

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EG Industries

Cassidy Christie ’24

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Mass General Hospital

Maysoon Harunani ’23

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Medtronic

Diana Karosas ’24

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Nephrology and Urology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Phuong Le ’24

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Pfizer

Iyke-Nzeocha Tochukwu ’24

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Natnael Ayalew ’23

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Christina Kyriacou ’26

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Zoll Medical

Noah Freedman ’24

Career Center Resources

In addition to department support, the Greene Career Center also offers several resources to help students find and secure internships.

Handshake: Online Job Board

Handshake is an online job board that is specifically for University of Rochester students. It has both internship and full-time opportunities listed.

Networking Opportunities

The Greene Career Center hosts several networking events throughout the year where students can get facetime with both alumni and companies looking to hire interns and soon-to-be-graduates.

Internship and Resume Support

Students can meet with a career advisor to get help with creating a resume and cover letter, as well as preparing for an interview.

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