Healthcare Immersion Internship Program
Beacon Orthopedics recognizes the value and interest in education and career exploration. Choosing to apply for the 4-week Immersion Internship may help you gain useful information about skills and/or education required for various health care paths such as Orthopedic Surgery, sports medicine, administration, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training.
This internship is open ONLY to students entering into their senior year of high school. To apply for this opportunity, you will need to be nominated by an administrator at your school, submit a two-page essay on why you are interested in this field, emphasizing how the internship would benefit you, and submit a high school transcript.
What is the Healthcare Immersion Internship Program?
The immersion is a short-term experience within Beacon Orthopaedics allowing you to see first-hand occupations, procedures, and processes that interest you. Working alongside a physician, physician assistant, or administrator means that you are following an individual as they engage with daily duties, completing tasks assigned by the team you are with daily. You will be involved, watching how the individual interacts with patients, performs procedures, manages the daily schedule, and converses with coworkers.
Requirements:
- Nomination from school administrator (principle or athletic director)
- Submit a two-page essay on why you are interested in this field, emphasizing how the internship would benefit you
- High School Transcript
- GPA: 3.0 or above
Things to know:
- The Healthcare Immersion is a 4-week position requiring a minimum of 20 hours a week worked.
- Applications must be submitted not later than Sunday, April 23rd, 2023.
- Interviews will begin early May of 2023
- Internships will start June 5th with flexible 4-week commitment during the months of June and July
Questions? Please email Mike Slemons at mslemons@beaconortho.com.