The Externship is scheduled June 2-13, 2025.

Welcome to the 2025 Trauma ACS Externship.

The full application consists of five elements:

1. Trauma ACS Externship online application
  • Complete the information requested in the next few pages
2. Professional Character Reference Letter
  • The letter should be:
    • Written by someone who knows the applicant well in a professional capacity and can speak to their level of responsibility and reliability
    • Well-written and reflect a high level of professionalism
  • The professional character reference must come directly from the writer to us either electronically or by mail
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Submit Resume/CV directly to us either electronically or by mail
4. Essay
  • Answer the following three questions in your essay:
    • What are your professional goals?
    • How would the externship help you reach those goals
    • Why do you think you should be part of the externship?
  • Name and address in the upper right-hand corner of each page
  • Arial or Times New Roman font, 12 point, double-spaced, 1-inch margins
  • Length not to exceed two pages
  • Submit Essay directly to us either electronically or by mail
5. Official College/University Transcript(s)
  • Request Transcript(s) from school to be sent directly to us either electronically or by mail
NOTE:
Please ensure the online application, resume, and essay are submitted the same day. Request Professional Character reference letter and school transcript(s) sent directly to us, either electronically or by mail.

Email: mamoona.arifrahu@inova.org

Mailing Address:
ATTN: Inova Trauma ACS Externship
3300 Gallows Road
2nd Floor, Original Building
Falls Church, VA 22042

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