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College of Health Sciences

How to Apply

Requirement for Graduation: Please be advised that the successful completion of all required internship hours is mandatory for graduation. We encourage you to carefully review all dates and deadlines to ensure compliance. If you have any questions, please contact the internship coordinator or the College of Health Sciences team.

Get started

Follow this step-by-step process to secure your placement and ensure all collegiate requirements are met.

Preparation Checklist

  1. Update Resume: Ensure your professional experience is current.
  2. Attend Meetings: Attend the Internship Informational Meeting during the semester prior to your planned start.
  3. GradLeaders: Log in and set up your student profile.
  4. CPR Certification: Must be completed prior to the semester start (In-person skills test required).
  5. Secure Placement: Find and secure a site by the deadline that meets all CHS requirements.

Dates and Deadlines Resume & Professional Resources

Platform Access & Approvals

First-Time Login: Enter your memphis.edu email in the green highlighted box to receive a password reset link. Once your password is set, complete the internship application.

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Approval Workflow

  • Eligibility Review: Advising will review your application. Once confirmed, you can submit your specific site information.
  • Final Approval: Once the site and the College approve, you will receive an email confirmation and your course permit may be issued.

Critical Guidelines

Your internship hours MUST be completed during the semester.

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Site Selection Criteria:

  • Must be outside of current employment.
  • Position must align with the Health Science field.
  • Must support 240 hours of hands-on experience.
  • Provides networking and post-graduate career opportunities.
  • Environment must be conducive to growth and learning.

When reaching out to sites: Have your resume ready, mention the 240-hour requirement, and allow ample time for site-specific orientations/paperwork.

 
 

Contact Us

Stephanie Chester

Stephanie Chester

Internship Coordinator

Contact for all internship questions except dietetics

snnchols@memphis.edu

901.678.3477
MC Schallert

Mary Catherine Schallert

Dietetics Internship Coordinator

Contact for all dietetics internship questions

mcclark1@memphis.edu

901.678.4316