Pharmacy Internship Program

Program Format

Student interns are determined by the preceptor. participating in the program assume a ‘full-time’ summer internship position, (40 hours per week).  Scheduled hours are determined by the preceptor. The projects and tasks assigned to student interns are not uniform and can vary greatly between the various areas. 

Student Interns participating in the program are employees of the Department of Pharmacy for Johns Hopkins Hospital or Johns Hopkins Home Care Group and will be based in one of the divisions of the Department including, but not limited to: (1) Pediatrics, (2) Oncology, (3) Medicine, (4) Critical Care, (5) Ambulatory/Outpatient, (6) Home Infusion, (7) Education, (8) Pharmacy Information Systems, and (9) Pharmacy Administration.  The intern assumes responsibility to remain current with developments in the profession by attending lectures, meetings, readings and through discussions with peers and preceptors.  Each intern’s enthusiasm and interest in the program will, in part, determine the value of the experience.

Pharmacy and  Clinical Practice:

In non-administrative positions, the time devoted to technical proficiency, learning medication use policy and distributive functions averages  60-70% of the student intern's schedule. Primary emphasis includes safe medication use of the drug distribution system, intravenous compounding services, controlled substance distribution, drug information and drug policy.

Clinical Practice accounts for approximately 10-20% of the student intern's  schedule including, but not limted to; Journal Club, pharmacist discussions, and Continuing Education presentation.  All student interns are provided the opportunity to shadow pharmacists in areas they would like to explore.

To see pharmacy area descriptions, click here.  Note: All positions may not be offered each year.