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Premed and Pre-PA
Internship Program

Our mission is to provide interns with a comprehensive, hands-on experience to prepare them for a career in healthcare. We offer direct exposure to active medical practices, enhancing their clinical and administrative knowledge. Additionally, our program provides tailored mentorship to help them navigate the competitive application process for medical and physician assistant (PA) schools, while fostering the skills and confidence needed for long-term success in the health sector.

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How To
Get Started

All new Interns must start as an MA trainee.

During this time, you will be trained to become Intern and have the possibility to get a paid Intern position in one of our practices.

MA Trainee
Responsibilities

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Activity In Office

Room a patient and take vital signs after many observations, with the supervision of an Intern and permission from the patient.

Remove sutures and staples after several observations and only with the patient's permission.

Scribe patient's clinic consults, under supervision of an Intern/Lead.

Go over scribed notes with a provider.

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Activity outside the Office

Shadow in the operating room only after adequate training to do so, like presenting the OR etiquette presentation.

Attend meetings like cadaver labs.

Do Grand Rounds.

Attend dinners and reunions with physicians for academic discussions.

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Students can apply for this position with the following

A letter of interest explaining why they want this position.

One letter of recommendation from anyone. 

Resume or CV.

Time Commitment

The number of hours completed each week will vary based on the specific needs of the practice. On average, participants dedicate between 8 and 12 hours per week, allowing for meaningful clinical engagement while maintaining flexibility with academic or personal schedules.

New Payment Structure

We are shifting to a pay-to-participate model.
Here is the current fee.

Medical Assistant Training Program

$40

/ week

The fee includes: 

HIPAA Training courses.

Microsoft Teams License.

Harassment Training courses.

Internship

Join our internship program for hands-on experience in the operations of an active medical practice. To qualify for a paid internship, you must commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week and demonstrate strong performance during your MA training period, leading to the provider's decision to hire you.

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Intern

Interns may apply for academic credit if desired. Performance will be evaluated monthly; those who underperform may be asked to leave, while those who meet expectations will remain as Interns, exceptional performers may be promoted to Head Intern.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in clinic and surgery tasks.

Assist with patient care and medical procedures under supervision.

Answer phone calls and schedule patient appointments.

Scribe consult notes during medical evaluations.

Draft operative reports.

Schedule surgeries, ensuring preop clearance and insurance authorizations.

Send study orders to facilities and inform patients accordingly.

Receive compensation for work performed.

Can join research papers, grants, cadaver labs, and spine conferences.

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Head Intern

Head Interns will be evaluated monthly, those who underperform may be asked to leave, while those who meet expectations will remain as Head Interns, exceptional performers will be promoted to Lead position.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate tasks assigned to Interns.

Assist in preparing clinic and surgery performance reports.

Ensure smooth workflow between interns and other departments.

Provide leadership and guidance to Interns during their activities.

Review consult notes scribed by Intern.

Review operative report drafts done by Intern.

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Lead

Highly experienced Head Interns who commit to a full-time position may be promoted to a Lead role, with the opportunity to work at a specific practice or rotate between practices as needed. We offer a structured wage increase every six months for the first two years, rewarding long-term leadership and dedication within our organization.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate all activities in the clinic or surgery department

Manage scheduling, workflow, and task allocation within their department

Ensure the department runs efficiently and effectively

Present performance reports in weekly meetings to providers for evaluation of the department

Summer Internship
Program

The Summer Internship Program offers pre-medical and pre-PA students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting. During the summer quarter, students are allowed to spend more time in clinic or shadowing surgeries, offering deeper exposure to the medical field.

This full-time or part-time rotation provides a unique chance to interact closely with healthcare professionals and experience a variety of medical practices.

Program Duration and Fees

JOB TIME

DURATION

PRICE

Part Time

4 weeks

$250

Full Time

4 weeks

$400

Part Time

6 weeks

$350

Full Time

6 weeks

$600

Part Time

8 weeks

$450

Full Time

8 weeks

$800

This extended time in clinic or shadowing surgeries allows students to maximize their learning experience and engage in activities such as research projects, cadaver labs, and spine conferences. 

Program Dates

To participate in the Summer Internship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

START DATE

June 15th

END DATE

September 15th

Requirements

To participate in the Summer Internship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Apply and pay at least 4 weeks in advance before the start of the program. 

Provide the following documents:

  • CV/Resume 
  • Letter of Interest 
  • Letter of Recommendation 

At the end of the rotation, students must present a grand round based on the specialty they worked in as part of their evaluation. 

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