Objectives of the Practice

• Orient the student to the hospital/ institute including policies, programs, departments and procedures.
• Share knowledge and experiences with the student which will help him/her grow professionally.
• To gain knowledge of how to assess, plan, organize, coordinate, implement and evaluate interventions.
• To begin transition from student to professional.

The Context

Internships are offered for undergraduate students to gain valuable practical knowledge or research experience. Through internships students work with a master in that field to learn it first hand and earn valuable knowledge and experience. Students gain and discover opportunities for employment after graduation. There are a variety of benefits a student can gain from participating in an internship. The hands on work experience interns received is invaluable and cannot be obtained in a classroom setting, making this one of the most important benefits of internships. Interns have the opportunity to apply acquired knowledge to real work experiences. In addition to learning the specialized skills of a particular field, transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, and computer proficiency are also obtained in an internship, fully preparing interns to enter the workforce upon graduation. Some students begin college with a major or career path in mind, and end up changing their minds later on. Taking on an internship while in college allows students to work in their desired field, helping them decide if the field is right for them. By graduation, students who interned are more likely to feel confident they chose the right degree. One of the most important internship benefits is that college graduates who already have some work experience in the form of an internship stand out to potential employers. Internship experience makes a college graduate more marketable as they usually require less training and can handle more responsibilities. Student can learn a lot about their strengths and weaknesses during an internship. Internships allow for feedback from supervisors and others who are established in the field, and offer a unique learning opportunity that you may not have again as a working adult.

The Practice

As an intern, student will be surrounded by professionals in the industry. Internships are more than just about earning credit, getting a grade, or making money internships provide an opportunity to learn from the people around , ask questions, and impress. Internships allow student to test out specific techniques learned in the classroom before entering the working world. It’s an opportunity to apply what they have learned in a safe environment where mistakes are expected – rather than learn the hard way in their first job out of college.

Evidence of success

Students were able to relate concepts of core subject with practical experience which leads to better understanding. Most of the interns are getting absorbed into the jobs in the same institution.

Problems encountered and resources required

Being girl students accommodation and safety are becoming prime problems of the internship. Availability of core subject related institutions in and around the town is one of the faced by the students. Financial burden is becoming a hindrance in undergoing internship programme.