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Developing an internship program that benefits everyone.

Jerald Silverman·Margaret L Delano
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When properly planned and executed, an internship in laboratory animal science can benefit both the intern and the host institution. The authors provide suggestions for hosting a successful internship.

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Jerald Silverman, Margaret L Delano. 2004. Developing an internship program that benefits everyone.. https://doi.org/10.1038/laban0204-34

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