I liked how organized and detail-oriented the department was which led to easy training sessions as well as helped interns get use to the work environment.
What I wish was different
I wish they gave a little more supervision on interns on weekends due to the amount of work that was given.
Advice
One piece of advice I would like to share about this experience is that time management is key and learning to hone such a skill will help you in the long run.
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Field Intern at Global Psychiatric Epidemiology Group
May - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The experience of conducting structured diagnostic interviews was so unique. I administered the PTSD Life Events Checklist, CIDI diagnostic scales, and KBIT-2 which is an amazing opportunity for an undergraduate. Many of the staff members were very helpful and took a personal interest in us as people rather than just interns; they listened to our educational and career plans as well as our feedback on the internship itself.
What I wish was different
This internship, especially the summer track, is full-time and completely unpaid- you have to work weekends, very late nights (sometimes until around 1pm) and very early morning (sometimes 6am). There did seem to be a lack of consideration for interns' lives outside of this role.
Advice
This internship was extremely demanding- the schedule is subject to change at anytime and you could be called into the office ta any time of day so be prepared to have an extremely inconsistent schedule.
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Research Assistant
May 2016 • New York City, NY
What I liked
My team! And the goals of the clinic.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Be a sponge - absorb everything possible from PIs and other RAs
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Volunteer
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
It was a great learning experience, and I enjoyed working in the intimate office environment with my team.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been more hands on research and working with kids (I worked in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department).
Advice
This is an excellent position for people of all experience levels to more deeply understand the DSM-5.
