Internship Announcements
Prisma Health does not maintain any formal internship deadlines. We recommend visiting this site weekly throughout the year to remain informed of newly announced opportunities.
Department: Prisma Health Ophthalmology
Number of positions available: 15
Availability:
- Location of internship: Physician Practice
- Approximate dates of internship: TBD – Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- Preferred days of the week: Monday – Friday, varies
- Preferred hours: Varies, 8a-5p
Preferred degree program:
- Students currently enrolled in: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree program
- With a concentration or focus in: Variable, interest in health professions
Description of internship position:
This internship for college students offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the practice of ophthalmology. The interns will have the chance to work directly with patients, performing ophthalmic tests such as visual field tests and fundus photography. In addition, they will gain experience in the administrative side of the clinic, such as scheduling appointments and addressing patient phone calls. The interns will also be invited to attend the weekly grand rounds lectures, where they will learn about the clinical management of ophthalmic diseases and disorders, allowing them to gain a better understanding of the practice of Ophthalmology. Overall, this internship provides college students an opportunity to gain a broad, introductory experience in the practice of Ophthalmology.
Learning outcomes:
Interns will learn how to perform many kinds of ophthalmic testing, including Humphrey visual fields, optical coherence tomography imaging, fundus photography and corneal topography.
Interns will acquire knowledge of basic eye conditions and their treatment through both lectures and hands-on training while shadowing ophthalmic technicians and administrative support staff.
In addition to the knowledge-based and technical skills, interns will also acquire and refine their interpersonal skills as they interact with patients.
Is a stipend available? No
Is academic credit available? No
Notes to applicants:
The time per week that you spend in our department is flexible (at least, between the hours of 8am and 5pm) and we will work with each of you to find an appropriate schedule. Internships will last for one to two semesters and can be renewed if you would like to spend more time in our department. There will also be opportunities during the Summer.
