Dr. Raju's Medical Internship

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Medical Internship

Summer/Fall/Spring ‘24 or ‘25

Psychiatry, Clinic operations, Patient care

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U.S. Students | In-Person in Arlington, VA | 10-20 Hours per Week

Empower Mental Health with Pivotal Care

This 1-2 months Internship WiTH

Dr. Jamuna D. Raju, MD, a psychiatrist with expertise for over 20+ years in treating anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, addiction, and other conditions.

Dr. Raju received her medical degree from Siddhartha Medical College and completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Maryland.

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What You'll Do & Learn

Assist with triage, clinic operations, and patient follow-ups, gaining hands-on experience in essential medical office tasks.

Learn to navigate the Electronic Health Record (EHR), provide referrals, handle pre-authorizations, and discuss patient cases with Dr. Raju for patient care coordination and documentation.

Gain knowledge about medications, participate in medication organization, and observe injections, expanding understanding of pharmacology and treatment procedures.

Support with lab tests and urine and drug screening processes, and communicate test results.

Develop interpersonal skills by connecting with patients in a non-judgmental and helpful manner, fostering positive patient-provider relationships.

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1 U.S. High School/College/Graduate Student (No International) Will Be Accepted.

Summer/Fall/Spring 2024 or 2025

Length: 1-2 months

Schedule: 10-20 hours per week, during summer or breaks

Where: in-person at Arlington, VA

Compensation: unpaid

Benefits: counts as clinical hours/school credit

This internship requires our training program

Learn industry skills and company-specific knowledge

Gain professional communication and time management skills

Get 1:1 mentorship and support throughout the internship

One-time Tuition: $3,200

Partial scholarships are available and will be offered to selected students.

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Ideal Characteristics

Passionate: demonstrate a genuine interest in and desire to contribute positively to mental health, psychiatry, or psychology.

Exceptional Bedside Manner: exhibit exemplary customer service skills, showing respect, politeness, comfort, and understanding towards patients without judgment.

Self-motivated & Reliable: display curiosity and commitment in completing tasks, arriving punctually, and being proactive in clinic operations without distractions.

Active Participation: demonstrate a willingness to learn and contribute to the team by being attentive, engaged, and always ready to ask how you can help.

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95%

of students are confident in their ability to perform internship duties after the training

9.6 out of 10

satisfaction rating by students about their overall experience

100%

of students are more comfortable with verbal, non-verbal, and written communication

FAQs

Will I receive a Letter of Recommendation?

As long as you do well in your internship, your supervisor(s) are more than happy to provide recommendation letters. We provide ongoing mentorship to ensure your success.

How Do I Participate in this Program?

All students who want to be considered for any of Gateway's internships need to be a student in the Gateway Internship Program. Submit your application to the Gateway Internship Program, then schedule a 15-min interview with our team member to be considered. Once you get accepted as a Gateway x Dr. Raju’s Medical Assistant Internship, you will participate in our training to get started on the internship.

Are there any prerequisites?

No. You are not required to have previous knowledge or experience in this field.

Am I guaranteed an internship placement?

No. Every student adheres to our application process, which includes the application form, student's resume, and interview.

How long is the Program?

The internship lasts 1-2 months with the option to extend. The pre-internship training takes about a full day of work to complete asynchronously.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM TUITION?

This internship has a tuition of $3,200, with partial scholarships available. The program is designed to make the internship as valuable as possible for students, which includes:

Pre-internship training for the industry, role, and company-specific knowledge and skills.
Ongoing 1:1 support & mentorship to answer questions and give guidance within a day.
Offboarding guidance, which includes resume updates and thank you notes.

What is Gateway?

Gateway is a platform offering educational internship programs, where students explore their career interests and build confidence to prepare for a successful future!

We partner with organizations and companies in high-demand and high-paying careers to provide real-time advice and hands-on learning.

Have More Questions?

Schedule a 15-min consultation with one of our mentors!