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The Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) is here to support your career, professional, and well-being goals.

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Take note of the following labels for each event:

  • [SIP] - this event is meant for summer interns who had received their high school diploma at the time they submitted their internship application.
  • [HS-SIP] - this event is meant for summer interns who had not yet received their high school diploma at the time they submitted their internship application.

Career resources

Summer Intern Curriculum

Learn about graduate or professional schools, career options for scientists, and how to prepare for applications and interviews.

For SIP interns

[SIP] What Can You Do in College to Enhance Your Chances of Getting into Medical or Graduate School

[SIP] Career Planning for Scientists

[SIP] Choosing and Applying to Medical School

[SIP] Interviewing for Professional School

[SIP] Writing a Personal/Research Statement for Graduate Program

[SIP] Essential Leadership Skills for Future Scientists and Health Care Professionals

For HS-SIP interns

Students who attend all four workshops will be eligible to receive a certificate of completion.

[HS-SIP] 1. Applying to College

[HS-SIP] 2. Professional Communication

[HS-SIP] 3. Career Exploration

[HS-SIP] 4. Success in College

Graduate and Professional School Fair

Talk with representatives from graduate and professional schools from across the country.

Professional development resources

Take advantage of these opportunities to add to your professional skill set.

Summer Journal Clubs

Your chance to read and discuss journal articles in your area of interest.

[SIP, HS-SIP] Networking, Informational Interview, and Using LinkedIn for Career Advancement

[SIP, HS-SIP] Ethics for Scientists

[SIP, HS-SIP] Creating and Presenting Posters

[SIP, HS-SIP] CVs, Resumes, and Cover Letters: Essential Job Search Documents

[SIP, HS-SIP] Talking Science: Designing and Delivering Successful Oral Presentations

[SIP, HS-SIP] Poster Practice Session

[SIP, HS-SIP] Poster Practice Session

Summer Poster Days

Your chance to share your research and scientific ideas and network with the NIH community.

Well-being and resilience resources

"Becoming a Resilience Scientist (BRS)" series

Attend workshops and discussions tailored for scientists to improve well-being in research environments.

BRS series for SIP

[SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Lecture 1: An Introduction to Resilience and Wellness

[SIP] Becoming a Resilience Scientist Drop-in Group Discussion 1: Wellness Assessments

[SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Lecture 2: Exploring Our Self-Talk: Cognitive Distortions and Imposter Fears

[SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Drop-in Group Discussion 2: Cognitive Distortions and Imposter Fears

[SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Lecture 3: Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness

[SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Drop-in Group Disussion 3: Assertiveness

[SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Lecture 4: Feedback Resilience

[SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Drop-in Group Discussion 4: Feedback

BRS series for HS-SIP

[HS-SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Lecture 1: An Introduction to Resilience and Wellness

[HS-SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Discussion Group 1

[HS-SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Lecture 2: Exploring Our Self-Talk: Cognitive Distortions and Imposter Fears

[HS-SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Discussion Group 2

[HS-SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Lecture 3: Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness

[HS-SIP] Becoming a Resilient Scientist Discussion Group 3

Connect with Community

Connect with other interns and NIH trainees at all levels.

Summer fun events

Contact us

Reach out to us at SIP@nih.gov with questions.