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Clinical Externship (HES 310)
Although no internships are required for the HES major, students may choose to partake in an intern experience. They may receive academic credit for qualified internships through HES 310 - Applied Field Study. In order to receive credit, the student must complete a form detailing their responsibilities and obtain the signature of their supervisor on the form, have their internship preapproved by Dr. Pat Nixon prior to registering for the course, complete 90 hours of experience during a semester (5-6 hours/week), submit a log of hours worked, and write a 4-5 page paper on the internship. This course may only be taken one time for credit. It is a pass/fail course for 1.5 credit hours. You can download the form here.
In addition to receiving academic credit, an internship or work can be a valuable experience and is frequently necessary for application to many professional and graduate programs. For example, application to many Physician Assistant programs require 1000-2000 hours of clinical work. Other programs such as in Physical Therapy highly recommend garnering experiences in a variety of Physical Therapy environments. Therefore, it is highly encouraged to participate in an internship or work position during your undergraduate career at Wake Forest University.
There are many opportunities around the Winston-Salem area, including working/observing at the Wake Forest University Medical Center/Baptist Hospital, Forsyth Hospital, and at various clinics throughout the region for an internship or paid position. This may include internships in medical clinics, working with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, physician assistants, and other allied health professionals. Working as a student trainer may qualify as an experience. In addition, employment at the corporate level in the fitness setting or in health education and public health fields may provide valuable insight into career direction. You may also find it helpful and necessary to work during the summer outside of the Wake Forest University area in order to accumulate the necessary experience. For further assistance, please contact Dr. Pat Nixon or Dr. Gary Miller.
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