Pre-health intern

The Improve Life PLLC Pre-Health Summer Internship is a physician-led, hands-on program designed for motivated high school and college students interested in medicine, healthcare, and clinical environments. Interns will gain real-world exposure to medical practice, patient interaction, and clinical skills while working directly within a functioning outpatient medical office. Can be all virtual but we would like for you to come in person for some events if possible. This is not a passive shadowing experience. Interns are expected to actively participate, complete assignments, and maintain professional standards. You will learn physical exam skills, suturing, how to write a medical note and more! You will learn from surgeons, radiologists, psychiatrists, primary care doctors and more specialties.Attend weekly lectures taught by physicians and guest healthcare professionals of many specialtiesParticipate in covering real clinical topicsLearn and practice in current research topics and engage in journal clubParticipate in a community event at the end of the programComplete structured weekly assignments (via Google Classroom)Attend mini med school in Ashburn, VA (not required to come in person but highly recommended)Engage in professional development and healthcare discussionsAttend and document events related to healthcare, science, or public serviceYou'll have access to suture kits, stethoscopes, tuning forks, blood pressure monitors, reflex hammers and more medical toolsOpportunity to get a letter of recommendation from an MDOpportunity to shadow patient encounters after meeting criteria (e.g. getting HIPAA certified which is a certification we offer at no cost) Must have:Strong interest in healthcare, medicine, or pre-health trackAbility to attend in-person sessions in Ashburn, Virginia if you chooseReliable, professional communication (respond within 24 hours)Completion of all assignments on timeAdherence to dress code if seeing patients (business casual)Respectful, professional behavior at all timesTests are multiple choice and graded using an answer keyFailure to follow instructions, ghosting, or arguing grades may result in removal from the program.This internship is educational and does not guarantee clinical certification or employmentInterns are responsible for their own transportationParticipation requires adherence to all clinic policies, confidentiality standards, and professional conduct expectationsIf you do well, get on the list early, and maintain professionalism you can get a letter of recommendation and shadow during real patient encountersPhysician-led (not corporate or passive shadowing)Real clinical exposureStructured curriculum with accountabilityStrong resume-building experienceFocus on professionalism and real-world expectationsApply at:https://www.improvemedicalculture.orgemail ImproveLifePLLCInternCoord@gmail.comSubmit: Resume, Cover Letter and 5 signed contractsSee our fun video from last year: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/19H77OMuXRgFrequently asked questions: https://www.improvelifepllc.com/educational-opportunities