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STUDENT AND INTERN INFORMATION


ABOUT USStudent Intern

The NorthWest Orthopaedic Institute is a non-profit [501(c)3] organization.

We are committed to community-based public health research and education related to musculoskeletal issues.

The NWOI is located on the University of Washington, Tacoma campus in the historic Tacoma Union Station district. It is one block from the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center and only 30 minutes from Seatac International Airport. We offer excellent space and equipment which can be adapted to meet a variety of needs.


ABOUT YOU

Students and interns are in a unique position – you are at a stage in your life where you can develop new professional skills in your areas of interest, thus broadening your future career options. We want you to take this opportunity to maximize your potential. Our aim is for you to reach your goals and to make your academic experience with us as valuable as possible.

We are open to your proposals. If you have a suggestion for fieldwork, an internship or a project, feel free to come in and discuss it with us.


HOW WE ACHIEVE THIS BALANCE

        • Provide a Community Coordinator--your point of contact at the NWOI
        • Identify academic opportunities for you at the NWOI
        • Liaise with faculties and organizations in the community
        • Evaluate your proposals
        • Create individual, structured programs for each student
        • Coordinate funding/stipends if necessary
        • Ensure on-going evaluations throughout your placements
        • Create and maintain the necessary conditions for productive work
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    For Further Information

    To find out more information or to apply for our student and intern program, please email or call the NorthWest Orthopaedic Institute.

          Email info@nwoi.org       Office number 253.627.5144

 

 

Mail: P.O. Box 1878, Tacoma, WA 98401 | Office: 1905 Jefferson Ave., Tacoma, WA 98402 | Phone: 253.627.5144 | Fax: 253.627.5619
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