Summer Externship

Start your summer off on the right foot

Advance your medical knowledge

Experience a diverse patient population

Practice physical exams

Earn a stipend of $1000

Ohio State University Medical Students participate in the the Department of Family Medicine Summer Externship, offered between the first and second year of medical school. The Summer Externship is designed to promote interest in and understanding of family practice, especially in underserved areas. Students are matched with a rural or urban preceptor, spending time in the preceptor’s office. The student experiences vary with preceptor and student interest. Students may be exposed to hospitals, physical therapy, med flights, coroner cases, inpatient rounds and procedures, activities in departments of health, occupational medicine, and other experiences as can be provided. This program provides a stipend, which may require completion of a patient education project. Students may also choose to apply for a research experience as available through a related program.

Goals of the Program

Improve skills of patient interviewing
Improve physical examination skills
Improve professional skills through hands-on experience
Gain an appreciation of Family Medicine as a satisfying and rewarding career
Experience unique aspects of problem solving and medical decision-making

2009 Program Dates

Session 1 : June 15 - July 10, 2009
Session 2 : July 13 - August 7, 2009

Application Procedure

The first-year OSU medical students will be notified by E-mail of the opportunity and program dates. Those who wish to apply will fill out an application; students will be chosen after an interview. The deadline to submit an application will be noted on the application form. Those who are selected will be notified at the end of March 2009. For more information contact Amy.Roese@osumc.edu.

2009 Summer Externs

Student Comments: What did you like the MOST about the Summer Externship experience?

"I really liked that I was able to work with both residents as well as precepting physicians."
"Patient interaction and the opportunity to gain perspective from practicing physician."
"I really enjoyed getting clinical experience in a rural setting."
"I liked the constant exposure to patients."