The 遗传医学系 at The Johns Hopkins University hosts an annual, 虚拟的, modified summer undergraduate internship program. There are a limited number of internship positions, usually about 10, each summer.

Due to patient privacy laws and other restrictions, we are only able to offer a fully virtual experience, 哪一个不包括直营, 现场推荐十大正规网赌平台接触观察. 然而, there will be opportunities to view recorded patient encounters, engage with patient advocacy/support groups and patient case data.

The purpose of the internship is to provide undergraduate students and recent college graduates with exposure to the clinical genetics/genomics and genetic counseling fields. While best suited for individuals interested in applying to genetic counseling graduate programs, this internship is also beneficial to those who are deciding between career paths in health care or research.

Interns will receive mentoring from genetic counselors, attend virtual lectures and career development activities, and participate remotely in clinical development projects. Examples of lectures and activities include the following:

• Genetic counselor guest speakers from multiple specialties (including pediatrics, 神经遗传学, research and laboratory settings) to discuss their career path and day-to-day work life
• Case discussions in a group setting to underst和 process of genetic counseling
• Genetic testing overview, including variant interpretation basics
• 研究生院招生Q&一个面板
• One-on-one mentoring with a genetic counselor

This is an excellent fit for individuals interested in or actively preparing for graduate education in genetic counseling, as well as other careers in science and medicine.

实习生的要求

Qualified applicants should be rising college juniors or seniors (at any college) or recent college graduates who have a strong academic background. 大学理科课程, such as introductory courses in biology, 化学和遗传学优先. Rising college sophomores will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should have strong organization and communication skills, and should be able to work independently.

申请人可以来自任何地方, although applicants will need to be available during scheduled internship activities. Applicants from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, as well as first-generation college and graduate students, 都可以申请, especially if they have not had prior exposure to clinical genetics and genetic counseling.

过去的实习生

自2014年以来, our summer interns have matriculated to and/or graduated from the following genetic counseling programs:

• Arcadia University Genetic Counseling Master of Science 程序
• University of Maryland Master’s in Genetic Counseling 培训 程序
• Northwestern University 研究生项目 in Genetic Counseling
• University of Texas Genetic Counseling 程序 at Houston
• University of South Carolina Genetic Counseling 程序

Other internship alumnae have matriculated to medical schools and Ph.D. graduate training programs in molecular genetics.

应用程序指令

完成 在线申请.

If you have difficulty completing this form online, please submit responses by email to Weiyi Mu at (电子邮件保护).

时间轴

1. 申请将通过以下方式接受 2024年2月23日晚9点.m.,美国东部时间.
2. 实习将获得奖励 2024年4月初.
3. Interns will complete paperwork and online training prior to the start of the internship.
4. Interns will complete the eight-week internship from 星期五，2024年6月7日 通过 星期五，2024年7月26日 (每周一至两天). 确切的每周时间表可以灵活安排, but all interns must be available on 星期五days during the internship. As stated above, the summer internship will be completely virtual/remote.

问题? Any inquiries can be directed to Weiyi Mu at (电子邮件保护) or 443-287-2965.

更多的信息

For information about genetic counseling, please visit the Maryland and DC Society of Genetic Counselors 和 National Society of Genetic Counselors 网站.