How to Find a Medical Internship
Not just anyone can be awarded a position as a medical intern. Medical interns, whether they are studying to become doctors, nurses, medical assistants or learning medical billing or records management, are typically required to have some background in their field of interest before being accepted into an internship position. Early planning is the key to landing medical internships. Start looking for an internship the moment you enter a medical program.
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Things You'll Need
- Proof of enrollment in a medical program
- Proof of grades (may be optional)
- References
Instructions
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Contact the career center at your school. Whether you are already enrolled in medical school or preparing to apply, the university or college you are attending now may have information about available medical internships. Contact the school's career center or visit with your department administrator for more information. Many medical programs include an internship component that automatically supplies a list of open positions to its students.
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Ask professors and instructors. Visit with your instructors on a regular basis and let them know about your wish to connect with an internship. Many teachers work in the field in which they instruct their students and may know of open medical internship positions. If they know of your wish for an internship, they are more likely to inform you when they are made aware of one.
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Search job databases focused on medical internships. Some job websites specialize in internships including those for medical and clinical settings. Many large job sites like Monster or CareerBuilder may also include medical internships in their databases. Be prepared to apply with an updated resume, transcripts or proof of enrollment in a medical program if the employer requires it.
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Contact the Human Resources department at local hospitals, clinics or medical labs. The Human Resources Department helps fill all open positions in a hospital or medical facility including internships. Recently opened or publicly unreleased internships should be listed in their databases.
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Tips & Warnings
Not all internships are paid positions. Plan ahead by finding a part-time job or financial aid to cover living expenses during the time of the internship.
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