MEALS: Interns are responsible for supplying their own meals while on duty.   Interns must follow the policies of the facilities in which they are located.   Some facilities provide reduced cost or free  meals for employees.

DRESS: Interns are required to adhere to the practice facilities' dress codes, which usually includes professional street wear and and may include lab coats.  Interns are responsible for supplying their own lab coats if needed.  Safety shoes may be required for the food service management rotation site.  NOTE:  Dress is very casual during orientation week, and is business casual during class week.

COMPUTER ACCESS: Computer access is extremely important in this distance education program as many activities require group collaboration.  All interns are required to have daily access to a computer, e-mail, and the Internet.   We are using GoToMeeting as our chat room format.  Access to this chat can be through the phone (not toll free) or a USB headset (access through headset is free).  Chats are weekly throughout the internship.  

MISCELLANEOUS COSTS:  Most program materials will be provided at no additional charge to interns.  However, there are several text books that are suggested or required and the cost of these are the responsibility of the interns.  Cost of the 3 required texts is approximately $140 if purchased new.  Generally there are hospital or college libraries that are available for interns' use.  However, occasionally, articles must be purchased either through a library or online and the internship will pay any reasonable costs related to obtaining necessary articles.

Interns are responsible for expenses associated with assigned projects and rotations (approximately $200-$250 total) unless there is money available from the practice site.   

Most assignments will be sent to the reviewers through e-mail, but there may be some minimal postage costs throughout the year.

Interns are responsible for payment of the ADA student membership fee (currently $50) prior to entering the Program, and any fees required for professional meetings and classes attended during the Program, unless otherwise specified by the Internship Director.  Most professional meetings do have reduced student fees. 

Interns will record 2 of their presentations--one will be sent to a peer reviewer and the other to the internship director.  Interns will need to purchase or borrow a digital audio and/or video camera so that the presentations can be sent by email or posted on the Internet.

INSURANCE: Interns are responsible for obtaining their own health insurance. Intern must maintain this insurance throughout the internship.

INTERNS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF THIS INSURANCE AND THE ADA STUDENT MEMBERSHIP TO THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR UPON ENTERING THE PROGRAM.

PRE-PROGRAM PHYSICAL:  The medical form must be completed and signed by a physician prior to entering the program.  The medical form contains OSHA required immunizations and tests as well as a statement that the intern is medically cleared to participate in the program.  Interns will not be able to begin their rotations until this form has been turned in.  Cost of the medical examination and immunizations is the responsibility of the intern.

PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY:  Interns must provide proof of eligibility prior to the start of the Program in the form of a DPD Verification Statement from the DPD Director and an official copy of the final Transcript.  Interns will not be able to begin their rotations without this form.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE EXPENSES:  Interns participating in the International Experience are responsible for all expenses related to this experience including, but not limited to:

• Transportation—to, from and within the International Experience country.
• Housing in the International Experience country.
• All meals during the International Experience
• Passports, visas or other paperwork required by the International Experience country.
• Immunizations and/or health forms required by the International Experience country.
• Medical and liability insurance coverage if additional coverage is required
• Security and safety documents and tests as may be required by the facility, including drug tests and fingerprinting

In addition, interns participating in the international experience will be responsible for the safety of his/her own person and possessions during travel and stay in the designated country.