Description
The Extern Program provides the opportunity to gain practical experience while applying
the knowledge and skills he/she is developing in school. The externship will be done
during any non-academic period of the year. This extern experience allow the student
the opportunity to work in his/her chosen profession in a real life setting.
Eligibility
A. Civil Service
Students must meet the following requirements:
- Must be enrolled in school
- Student must not be on probation
- Undergraduates must have a 2.0 grade point average; graduate students must have a 3.0
grade point average
- Any I H S Health Profession Scholarship recipient that will be graduating
during the academic year will not be eligible for the Extern program, unless his/her education
program requires an externship be completed BEFORE graduation.
Completed Applications must be received in the Area Coordinator's office before close-of-business
on the first Friday of the month of February.
B. Students my also apply to the Commissioned Officer Student Training Extern
Program by contacting:
Junior COSTEP
Recruitment/TAB/DCP
5600 Fishers Lane - Room 4-35
Rockville MD 20857
Phone: 1-800-279-1605
Deadlines for COSTEP applications are:
December 31 for positions during May 1 thru August 31
May 1 for positions during September 1 thru December 31
October 1 for positions during January 1 thru April 30
Students seeking an externship must submit to the I H S Area Coordinator or the Commissioned
Corp, the following documents:
- SF-171, Application for Employment, OF-612, or Résumé
- Form J-04, Extern Site Preference Request, (found in Student Handbook)
- Inclusive college transcripts
- For J-05, Request for travel reimbursement, (found in Student Handbook)
- All applicants to positions located at an I H S facility shall provide documentation
or immunity to Measles and Rubella prior to or at the time of their entrance on duty (E
O D)
- Students may be asked to furnish acceptable proof they are in possession of the the
following: social security card, and/or driver's license
- Provide documentation they are returning to school in the Fall
Housing will not be provided. Students are responsible for finding their
own housing.
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