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About Penn State Health
Penn State Heath is a multi-hospital health system partnered with Penn State University that serves all of Pennsylvania’s counties. Penn State Health’s featured care areas include cancer treatment, family medicine, neurology, and orthopedics.
About the Medical Externship
Students partnering with Penn State Health will have a unique experience to work alongside a designated preceptor in one of our ambulatory practice site locations. During their time, students will learn the fundamentals of the Medical Assistant role, interact directly with patients, providers and other staff, and learn hands-on skills relative to the practice site. Skills learned during the externship can be seen in the “Skills Checklist.”
Students will not be paid during this experience.
Application
Please submit the following to APD_Practicum@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
· Application
· A brief (not to exceed one page) statement with your desired goals or outcome of the practicum experience
· Current resume
Individuals must be 17 years of age or older to apply.