FDA Pharmacy Student Experiential Program
Agency: Food and Drug Administration
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Major/Field of Interest: Medical and Public Health, Natural Sciences, Pharmaceutical
Description:
The FDA Pharmacy Student Experiential Program provides an opportunity to learn about the FDA’s multidisciplinary processes for addressing public health issues involving drugs, biologics, and medical devices. Pharmacy students who participate in the FDA Pharmacy Student Experiential Program acquire knowledge, skills, and abilities beneficial to their professional career.
Each FDA rotation site has its own list of objectives which will be provided on the first day of the rotation. An FDA rotation allows pharmacy students to become familiar with:
The missions, functions, and organizational structure of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS).
Compensation:
Unpaid
Hours per Week:
Full Time, Part Time
Duration: Not listed
Program Availability:
Summer
Typical Application Deadline: December
Eligibility:
- Must be a United States Citizen
- Open to Graduate Students
- Rotations are offered only in the last year of pharmacy school. Students are encouraged to apply in
Web site:
http://www.fda.gov/cder/Offices/DDI/pharmstudent.htm
Contact:
Pharmacy.Student@fda.hhs.gov