Free labor! How to successfully use student interns in your practice.
Medical practices have an untapped talent pool of free labor. students needing internships in health administration, health information management, and related programs. An internship, or pre-professional practice, refers to the experience whereby students are able to gain invaluable field experience that is beneficial to both medical practices and students. The first article of a three-part series on utilizing student interns in medical practice, this article provides an overview about this untapped resource and provides the reader with information about internships; the different types of internships available; the benefits to the practice, preceptor, and intern; and pitfalls to avoid.
Oetjen
Reid M
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Department of Health Management and Informatics, College of Health and Public Affairs, HPA 2, Room 213, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816-2205, USA. roetjen@mail.ucf.edu
Oetjen
Dawn M
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