Current student Elayne Chen shared the following about being an Intern at VHA Healthcare …
What did you do as an intern at this organization?
As an research assistant, I observed and guided research subjects, did data entry, and subject screenings. I also worked on research activities with the principal investigator.
How did you find this internship?
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What did you enjoy most about your internship?
I enjoyed the interactions I had with research subjects the most. Whether it was through phone calls, zoom videos, or in person visits, I enjoyed speaking to the subjects about both research related topics and more personal topics.
What did you find challenging?
The long hours were challenging especially since I had to wake up around 6am most days of the week.
What advice would you offer to someone who wants to make the most of an internship like yours?
Make sure to communicate with your boss/bosses to let them know of any trouble you are experiencing. I found that my bosses were open to hearing suggestions and wanted to help with easing stress.
About the Organization
The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,298 health care facilities, including 171 medical centers and 1,113 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
