Working as an intern in a professional setting can be a great way to “experience” how a discipline serves the community in the real world. Students may also meet and observe the professionals whom they might aspire to be. These internship experiences often lead directly to job offers after graduation and to acceptance and financial support for competitive graduate programs. Additionally, students may earn academic credit for their internships that will count towards graduation.

To find a possible internship opportunity, consult the following resources:

• URI Office of Internships & Experiential Education
• U.S. federal government job and internship site

The Medical Physics program gives students the opportunity to interact and learn from Rhode Island Hospital’s medical physicists during their final years of study. This is an opportunity for students to experience what medical physicists really do and network with people working in the field.