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Current Intern Resources

This resource page contains a to-do list for new Public Health Laboratory and Genomic Data Interns. If you have concerns or feedback that you would like to provide us confidentially, you can provide feedback via the Anonymous Feedback form. You can also provide general feedback by reaching out to the Internships Team.

Anonymous Feedback Form
Questions?

Contact the Internships Team: [email protected].

For New and Returning Interns

New Intern Tasks

  • Orientation
    Orientation is housed in APHL’s Learning Center. Interns are granted access on their first official day in the program, regardless of whether it is their first day physically in the laboratory.
  • Plan of Action
    Complete your Plan of Action form with your mentor within 30 days of starting your internship. This plan of action will be reviewed at the APHL Meet 'n' Greet alongside members of the Internships Team.
  • Payroll
    Interns receive enrollment emails from our payroll system, ADP, within three business days of their start date. Payroll needs to be completed by the stated deadline to avoid receiving your stipend late.
  • ColLABorate
    On your first day, the Internships team will make a welcome post to the ColLABorate group. Please introduce yourselves in the comments of the ColLABorate post.
To-Do items for all Interns

Monthly Checklist

Monthly Report

Each month, you will be asked to complete a monthly report via a unique link connected to the reporting month. Please note: if you use an old link, your report will be marked as not received. Do not bookmark the links. Due Date: 7 days after you receive the email link 

Training Curriculum

Be sure you're staying on top of your monthly trainings! During the first month, all interns are required to complete the Safety Training Activity Guide (pdf) and the Laboratory Safety eLearning course. Following month one, interns are required to complete the remaining training activities included in their Training Plan. The order and prioritization of each training activity should be discussed with mentors. Additional training may be included at the discretion of each host laboratory.Access APHL's Learning Center here.

ColLABorate

Make posts and reply to other interns in the Intern ColLABorate. 

End of Program Checklist

Monthly Report

Complete your final monthly report when the link is sent. 

Final Report

Complete your final report. Due Date: Last Day of your Internship 

Exit Interview

Schedule and attend your exit interview. Due Date: 15 days after your last day

Exit Survey

Complete the Exit Survey sent to your email on/around your last day. This information goes directly to our funders and helps us place more interns. 

Communications and Communities

Connect

APHL’s ColLABorate Online Communities provide an opportunity to connect with others working in the same field or with similar areas of interest. We recommend the following groups to join during your internship:

  • Internship Community
  • PHL Bench Scientist Community

Join A ColLABorate Community

Meet the Intern

How would you describe the Fellowship to other students? I would describe it as an experience that will shape your outlook on how laboratory environments are, especially if it’s your first professional laboratory environment. But it also is terrific for the opportunities that they give for being able to branch out and learn more about the work sphere. You’re able to go shadow and tour different areas of the laboratory that you might not normally get that opportunity if you did not have the internship. So I see it as an amazing growth opportunity for new people with either not that much experience or low experience in laboratory environments.

Read more about Riley's experience here

Social Media

APHL'S SOCIAL MEDIA

Follow APHL on social to connect with the wider public health laboratory community:

Check out APHL's Lab Culture News and Podcasts, which feature interesting stories and people working in public health laboratories! If you're interested in contributing, or have questions, please feel free to contact the Internships Team at [email protected].

SHARE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA INFO

Call for Photos:

We are eager for photos and videos representing your Career Pathways experience! We are asking for photos and/or videos of Public Health Laboratory and Genomic Data Intern participants as well as mentors on the job. Photos can feature interns working hard in the laboratory or outside enjoying the company of colleagues. APHL will use some of the pictures for promotional materials and social media. Any photos that represent your experience are welcome! Contact us at [email protected] if you're interested.