This course provides students with hands-on experience in a healthcare setting, including front desk operations, lab work, allied health providers and direct interactions with a medical provider. Students will spend six hours per week in the clinic during operating hours (8 a.m. - noon, 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.) and must be available for 3-4 hour blocks to meet internship requirements.
Guidelines and deadlines for applications:
Fall semester: April 30
Spring semester: October 15
- Candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview before the priority registration deadline.
- A mandatory orientation for all new interns takes place the week before the semester begins
Application materials include:
- A brief cover letter explaining your interest in an internship and what you hope to gain from the experience.
- Your resume.
- Two completed reference check forms sent directly from your references to Michelle Larson (UW-Whitewater, UHCS, 800 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190 or email to larsonm@uww.edu). One reference must be on campus, and one off campus.
- A completed Biology Intern Application, along with any additional materials required by the Biology Department.
- Candidates will be contacted after the submission deadline.
- Preferred method of application: Email materials to Michelle Larson at larsonm@uww.edu.
Curriculum goals:
- Following confidentiality and privacy rules in healthcare.
- Learning about the roles of different healthcare professionals.
- Gaining experience in a primary care lab.
- Practicing vital sign measurement (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure).
- Performing and documenting initial patient screenings.
- Becoming familiar with medical records and documentation.
- Assisting with patient education based on interests and experience.
- Working with a clinical preceptor on a project within set guidelines.