Day 9: Check out this video from LHSI Alumni 2015-16 Ayo Otun to hear about his specific project that he presented at the poster session last year and about his experience as an intern overall! Ayo Otun
advice
Advice from alumni, mentors, and program staff.
questions to ask our interns
Are you joining us for the LHSI poster session on Friday, April 28? Our interns are excited to talk to you and share their work. Whether you’re a campus member or friends and family stopping by to support your student, they will answer your questions on their internships. Don’t know where to get started? We’ve… Read more »
Poster Session Countdown
For a fun and informative look at how to dress professionally for the upcoming LHSI Poster Session and Ten Year Celebration, click on this link: aDRESSing the Issues
Thank You Note Etiquette
Did you know that mentors are impressed year after year by interns who write good, handwritten thank you notes? Check out this article for tips on how to write a professional, handwritten thank you note: How to Send a Professional Thank You Note
Check out why Forbes thinks that communication is the most important skill to have: Why Communication Is Today’s Most Important Skill
March Madness in the Office
“Seventy-three percent of workers said they look forward to going to work more when they’re part of an office pool,” according to a recent study by by Randstad U.S. “The survey asked over 1,000 workers about March Madness, and found that 89 percent of those surveyed said that participating in NCAA brackets at work helped build… Read more »
Showing up on time, taking the initiative, keeping the communication channels open, and taking pride in being part of a team are some of the key attributes that could make the internship experience fun and interesting for the interns. Komal Kochhar Dean’s Office and Department of Family Medicine, IU School of Medicine
Tips for Introverted Communication
If you have an introverted personality, stop what you are doing and read this important article. Though it is titled “An Introvert’s Guide to Navigating Parties,” it relates to how to network as an introvert, which is an invaluable skill for any professional. You should definitely read the full article, but here are the main talking… Read more »
The LHSI program taught me many things, but one that I use every day is communicating professionally with medical providers within many different fields. This allows me to maintain a collaborative work environment. Jessica Jackson LHSI 2010-11, IUPUI Graduate 2012
Spring Break: To Work or Not to Work?
Whether you plan on working over spring break or not, we have some tips about how to be the best labmate you can be! Either way, communicate with your mentor about your work schedule. Holiday Week? Be a Good Labmate Before you Go-Go! This article from Undergrad In the Lab relays a check-list of items to… Read more »