About the Pre-Med Summer Internship
The GME Research and Quality Improvement team is delighted to offer a six-week summer internship to six undergraduate and/or masters-level students with ties to Georgia who also plan to apply to medical school in Georgia. This is a vital part of the Graduate Medical Education Pipeline Initiative designed to grow the North Georgia physician population.
This internship is designed to allow the passionate undergraduate pre-medical student the opportunity to take part in meaningful research and clinical observations with clinicians. This is a unique opportunity to help students round out their experience in preparation for medical school applications. It does not, in any way, guarantee a future placement at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Applications open in November-December each year
Impact Beyond The Summer
The impact doesn’t end when the summer does.
- Previous interns have been accepted to MD and DO programs at Mercer, PCOM Georgia, KCOM, LSU Shreveport, and more.
- Our interns have published case reports and original research alongside residents and faculty in journals, such as The American Surgeon, American Journal of Case Reports, JMIR Formative Research, Journal of Medical Cases, and others.
How You’ll Spend The Summer
The internship is a six-week, full-time, on-site program. You’ll gain experience, clinical exposure, and engage in the health system as you.
- Rotate through program areas, such as Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, General Surgery, and Cardiovascular Disease.
- Develop a research study from idea to manuscript. Your coordinator will help you at every stage of completing the project. By the end, you will be amazed at your progress!
- Collaborate with residents and faculty to develop a case report.
- Participate in simulated medical experiences! We’re privileged to have a world-class accredited simulation program here at Northeast Georgia Health System. In collaboration with the medical education simulation team, we schedule simulated experiences, such as ultrasounds, intubations, code blues, and heart attacks.
- Connect with hospital staff and administration and take part in presentations
Stipend Support
We are delighted to be able to support each accepted and enrolled applicant with a stipend.
Selection Process
Our two-part selection process begins with online applications opening in November. Following initial blinded review, select applicants will advance to the next round and will be invited to online interviews with members of the GME Research and Quality Improvement team. Final offers are extended to chosen candidates, who will participate in our summer program from the 2nd week of May through the 3rd week of June.
Qualifications
Applicants new to the clinical learning environment and research are preferred, although all applicants are welcome to apply. To be considered, each applicant must demonstrate the following in their online application:
- Academic Performance – Measured by both GPA (minimum 3.5) and progress towards Georgia medical school science course requirement completion
- New to the clinical learning environment and research
- Alignment with NGHS’ mission in personal statement
- Georgia Residency/Local connection
Prior to the first day of the program, interns will also be required to submit additional documentation and complete onboarding tasks, including but not limited to required online training, security and immunization clearance, and tax information
Pre-Med Summer Internship Contact
GME Research and Quality Improvement Team
GMEResearch@nghs.com
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