C INTERN ATIONAL INTERN SHIP Sajjad Torabian Master Student – University of Louisville

International Excellence The quality of being outstanding or extremely good!

International Programs Internships Exchange programs Summer Schools Congresses International medical societies Online courses

Ghent Summer School of Health & Migration Lectures and interactive workshops Social activities Visiting the medieval city of Bruges! 450€ registration fee Included in the price are: educational and social activities, accommodation, and meals 7 th of July – 16 th of July

Copenhagen School of Global Health Lectures, case studies, group work and workshops A course certificate issuance based on at least 80% participation 417€ registration fee Covering the course 3 – 14 August 2015

IFMSA Exchange Program One month period Research Exchange Professional Exchange

International Student Congress of (Bio)Medical Sciences A pre-course for mastering your research Hands-on workshops An extensive social program Fees for Universal pass, Social program, etc. ISCOMS Research Fellowships (IRF)! University Medical Center of Groningen 2 nd – 5 th June 2015

Job opportunities Conferences

United Nations

American Association for Cancer Research Membership Annual Meeting Workshops

Online Courses

Internship A new approach Lab/Bench Research Clinical Research

The frustrating process Sent 100 s Received 20 responses No available position this coming summer Cannot fund No short term internships No vacancies for interns Don’t have time and space to add an intern A great person to have around!

Internship Getting an internship vs. applying for graduate studies No test of English No fees No admission committee

Sending s

Dear Professor ***, My name is *** and I’m a senior undergraduate student of *** at University of Tehran. I am writing you because I am interested to pursue a research career at your lab. My minor is in *** and I have extensive course work and research experience in the area of ***. The *** program at UofT is very competitive, but I’ve been able to rank *** among my class last semester. I am of the opinion that your lab is the best fit to my background and skill set. I have also gone through your research web page and I found myself particularly interested in your *** research. I have attached my resume for your reference. I was wondering if you have available positions for summer I am a quick learner and I’m certain that I can use my skills to contribute to your research projects at an early stage. Please let me know if you need any further information and feel free to contact *** at *** for reference. Best Regards, ***

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Difference We are all unique and different. Showing the different is what matters. The thin boundary between good difference & bad difference Do not show that you’re trying to be different

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University of Louisville University of Florida

Visa Mission United Arab Emirates (Dubai) Mission Turkey (Ankara) Mission Armenia (Yerevan) All you need is an invitation letter

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