Internship Expectations

What does a Bridges intern do?

An intern will:

attend a two-week hands-on techniques course at the beginning of the internship
work in the host lab on a full time basis; a minimum of 40 hours/week, including some weekends and evenings
attend scientific seminars at least twice a semester
attend lab meetings
attend the Stem Cell Intenship class weekly via Zoom (Biotech 498)
complete all assignments on a timely basis
NOT enroll in any other course other than a Regulatory Affairs course
fully participate in Patient Advocacy, Community Outreach and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion events as determined by the program
share their research in various venues, including oral and poster presentations
develop future plans and discuss with mentors

a monthly stipend of $3000
tuition and fees covered up to $8000
in depth development of research skills, specifically related to regenerative medicine
12 units of upper division credit at CSU San Marcos
present at scientific meetings
letters of recommendations from mentors
career goal guidance