Your internship is an immersive experience within the field of your concentration. You will gain valuable professional experience, and increase the potential of securing full-time employment after graduation. You complete your internship during the final semester of coursework. All other coursework must be completed before applying for an internship.

Internships consist of 240 hours and must be completed within a single semester. Exemptions apply to Healthcare Leadership and Health Science students qualifying for Experiential Learning Credit and students pursing a concentration in Dietetics or Sport Coaching. Please contact Mary Catherine Schallert for further questions regarding the Dietetics internship.

Your internship experience must be separate from current employment roles and responsibilities.

You are required to find and secure your own internship site. For assistant finding a site, please contact Internship Coordinator Stephanie Chester.

Students are eligible if:

1. All majors' classes have been completed with a C- or greater OR are currently enrolled in the remaining majors' classes in the current semester. (Students can review course requirements on UMDegree under concentration)
2. Currently have a GPA of 2.0 or greater

Eligible Students need: 

1. Updated Resume
2. Copy of up-to-date CPR certification
3. To Log-in and Set-up student profile (See How to Apply for Log-in instructions)

Student Log-in and Application Process

Students must log-in and set-up their profile. When logging in students will be required to create a password. First, fill in the green highlighted box with your memphis.edu email to receive an email requesting password reset. Once a password is set, students will be able to log in and prompted to complete the internship application.

 

 

 

 

Students will utilize the platform to submit their internship application for eligibility review and to request a site placement.

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Approval Process

After submitting the internship application, advising will review student eligibility. Once eligibility is confirmed and approved, students will then be able to submit their internship information.

Final Approval

Once the site and college approve, you will receive an email confirmation and the course permit may be issued.

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Things to Remember

Your internship hours must be completed during the semester.
Summer 2025: June 2nd - August 7th 
Fall 2025: August 25 - December 4th
Spring 2026: January 20 - April 30th

What to look for when choosing a site:

1. The site must be outside of current employment
2. A location and position that aligns within the Health Science Field
3. Offers post-graduate career opportunities 
4. Provides hands-on experience supporting requirements for post-graduate education
5. Supports 240 hours of hands-on experience
6. Offers networking opportunities
7. Provides a professional environment conducive to growth and learning

When you reach out to prospective sites, have your resume ready, explain that you need to acquire 240 hours of hands-on experience and ask if they have something that will align with your interests. Many sites require orientation and additional paperwork, so allow enough time to complete everything required before your internship begins.

If you have any questions or need help with anything, please feel free to reach out your internship coordinator, Stephanie Chester.

Students from the College of Health Sciences have completed internships at a variety of companies and organizations throughout Memphis, Nashville and Jackson, Tenn.  In addition to our local area, we strongly encourage you to venture out and explore opportunities at sites across the country.

Previous Internship Partner Sites

Baptist Memorial Health Care	Regional One Health Medical Center
Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics	Shelby County Health Department
Church Health	St. Jude Children's Hospital - Human Performance Lab
Iron Tribe	UTHSC/ LeBonheur Children's Hospital
Memphis Physical Therapy	West Cancer Center
Memphis Tigers Athletics	West Cancer Foundation
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare	YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South
Orange Theory Fitness	...and many more!
OrthoSouth

The internship experience may vary by site. Please review the internship handbook for resources to assist with expectations, FAQ and site requirements.

Sample resume
Internship Expectations
Liabilty insurance (Students needing to purchase insurance, use code STUDENT)
How to Download UMDegree Worksheet
Frequently Asked Questions
How to set-up Student Profile

University Supervisors
Dietetics - Mary Catherine Schallert
Exercise, Sport & Movement Sciences - Stephanie Chester
Healthcare Leadership - Gregory Hughes
Health Sciences - Anna Moore or Cheri Kilmurray
Physical Education Teacher Education - Todd Layne