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 an active medical practice, 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.
How To Get Started
You start out as an MA trainee or a Research Intern.
During this time, you will be trained to become Intern and have the possibility to get a paid position in one of our practices.
MA Trainee Responsibilities
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 staplesafter several observations andonly with the patient's permission.
Go over scribed notes with a provider.
Scribe patient's clinic consults, under supervision of an intern/lead.
Outside Of 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.
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.
Payment
No More Academic Credits
Moving forward, we will no longer accept academic credits as a form of participation in our clinical internship or research department programs.
New Payment Structure
We are shifting to a pay-to-participate model. Here are the current fees:
Medical Assistant Training Program: $21/week + HIPAA and Microsoft Teams license.
Research Department: $11/week + HIPAA and Microsoft Teams license.
Internship
Be part of our internship and get hands-on exposure to the operations of an active medical practice.
To be a paid Intern, you MUST be able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours/week.
Intern
Evaluated monthly, will be asked to leave if they underperform, kept as Intern if they performed adequately, and promote to Head Intern if they performed exceptionally well.
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 studies orders to facilities and inform patients accordingly.
Receive compensation for work performed.
Can join research papers, grants, cadaver labs, and spine conferences.
Head Intern
Evaluated monthly, will be asked to leave if they underperform, kept as Head Intern if they performed adequately, and promote to Lead Intern if they performed exceptionally well.
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.
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 studies orders to facilities and inform patients accordingly.
Can join research papers, grants, cadaver labs, and spine conferences.
Leads
Highly experienced head interns who demonstrate a commitment to full-time roles are eligible for promotion to lead positions, where they may either specialize in a particular practice or rotate across different areas of the organization as needed; to encourage long-term leadership and dedication, we offer a structured wage increase every six months during the first two years.
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.
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 studies orders to facilities and inform patients accordingly.
Can join research papers, grants, cadaver labs, and spine conferences.
Research Department
At Musculoskeletal Health Partners, we’re excited to invite students to join our research department, where you can contribute to groundbreaking projects, particularly in neurosurgery.
Research Membership ($11/week) Join anytime and gain access to our neurosurgery research projects and papers. Perfect for students and international medical graduates (IMGs) eager to contribute to clinical and academic research in the field of neurosurgery.
Scholarship Limited scholarships are available for students who want to join immediately. students must still pay for the Microsoft Teams license and HIPAA training.
We’re committed to providing students with valuable opportunities to grow academically and professionally. Choose the option that works best for you and become part of our innovative research team!
Responsibilities for Research Trainees
As a member of our research department, you will:
Conduct Literature Reviews: summarize relevant research to support ongoing projects.
Assist with Data Collection and Analysis: help gather and analyze data for research.
Collaborate on Research Projects: work with the team to brainstorm, refine, and discuss research goals.
Contribute to Writing and Editing: draft and revise sections of research papers.
Ensure HIPAA Compliance: follow HIPAA guidelines when handling patient data.
Engage via Microsoft Teams: participate in team discussions and project updates.
Meet Deadlines: complete tasks on time and contribute to steady project progress.
Maintain Professionalism: communicate respectfully and maintain a collaborative environment.
By joining, you'll gain valuable research experience and contribute to neurosurgery projects.
Research Coordinator
The Research Coordinator will be a paid position.
This position will be offered only to those exceptional research trainees.
This position requires a minimum of 10 hours a week.
The Research Coordinator will be evaluated at the end of every month and asked to leave the program for inadequate performance, such as being unable to keep time commitments.
If you want to practice for your Pre-Med interview with one of our specialists, feel free to check out our Mock Interviews.
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