Internship: June 01 – August 07, 2010 Internship
Fellowship: June 01 – December 10, 2010 Fellowship
** Trainees must arrive on site by orientation date and depart after the closing session. Exceptions based on extenuating academic and/or family circumstances may be granted with permission from HSHPS and mentor. Dates vary depending on site.

1. Current graduate student or recent graduate (less than 1 year) of a master’s or doctoral program in medicine or public health
2. Good academic standing
3. U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
4. Must be available for the full duration of the traineeship
5. Must speak and write fluently in English, Spanish is a plus

HSHPS programs provide stipend, housing, and airfare/mileage reimbursement to and from the program site.A local transportation allowance is also provided and trainees are highly encourages to bring their own vehicle or other mode of transportation.  Stipends are not intended to cover all of the trainee’s living expenses, bills, loans, etc. Trainees are highly encouraged to save money to cover any additional costs while participating in the traineeship. Trainees will receive 3 checks, of which, the 2nd and 3rd check will be contingent on the completion of all internship activities. Changes to the terms and conditions of the traineeships are rare and must be approved in writing by the HSHPS.

Trainees are typically housed in apartments or dormitories with common apartment configurations including two-bedroom and three-bedroom units. Due to the high cost of short-term housing, double occupancy is a must in some cases. We do our best to find housing that is near public transportation so that you can get to work without using a car. In some places, however, it is best to bring your car due to the lack of public transportation. In past trainees have carpooled, shared the cost of a rental car, or used a bicycle for transportation.

Each trainee is required to complete and submit all program activities as outlined below as well as all assignments by mentor’s deadlines, give a satisfactory performance, behave professionally, and adhere to all HSHPS policies & procedures.

1. Attend HSHPS and program site orientation
2. Research/Field-Work project related activities
3. Seminars (minimum 4 for interns and 8 for fellows) and required to submit short (300 words) summaries about the workshops
4. Complete and submit mid and final program requirements
5. Reaction paper (minimum 600 words)
6. Present findings of research project in front of colleagues (Power point presentation)
7. Attend HSHPS and program site closing session
8. Annual Survey in which trainees will be asked to complete a follow-up questionnaire so that can HSHPS can track the careers of program alumni and the overall impact of the HSHPS Training Programs on their professional and academic development.

HSHPS does not provide medical insurance and will not cover any medical expenses as part of the traineeship.  However, each trainee is expected to have individual coverage or funds to cover any medical emergency, doctor’s visit, hospitalization, or any other medical related expense for the duration of the program.