Gap Year Internship Program
Our Gap Year program is intended to provide a hands-on learning experience and mentorship from practicing clinicians to stellar students interested in future medical school, APP school, or other healthcare avenues. Typically, these roles are filled after a student graduates from undergraduate school, while preparing medical school applications. Applicants must have a strong desire to learn and be comfortable working in a surgical environment.
Dr. Rachel Ness, owner and founder of Fargo Center for Dermatology has proudly provided care to her dermatology patients at the same practice since 2008. Dr. Ness is a board-certified dermatologist diplomat through the American Board of Dermatology and serves as a fellow for the American Academy of Dermatology.
Dr. Ness created the Gap Year Internship Program for students interested in future medical school, APP school or other healthcare avenues. This program provides a hands-on learning experience and mentorship along-side herself and her extraordinary team of board-certified Physician Assistants.
Learn more about the practice and our team here.
HANDS ON EXPERIENCE
PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS
1. Employment shall begin following college graduation and conclude no earlier than late June of the following year.
2. Paid position
3. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
a. Rooming patients: taking medical history, documentation in EMR, medication reconciliation.
b. Scribe for Physician and Physician Assistants: allows for presence in the room for the entirety of the patient visit, which is a stellar learning experience!
4. Assist with set-up and execution of in-office and surgical procedures
5. Provide patient education (wound care, post-op care, disease, and medication information)
6. Gap Year intern shall take time outside of regular work hours to familiarize themselves with basic dermatology, EMR tutorials, and other “homework” provided during the onboarding process.
7. Gap Year intern shall be available to work 30-40 hours per week Monday – Friday during normal daytime office hours (7:45am-5:30pm).
8. In addition to working as a clinical assistant, gap year intern shall also be asked to cross-train in other office duties such as assistance with front desk receptionist, calling patients with biopsy results, etc.
9. Gap Year Program interns have the opportunity to stay on for additional years (subsequent years July 1st – June 30th).
OUR
MISSION
Our mission is to provide the highest-quality patient care by offering the best in medical and surgical dermatological care. We strive to act with regards to the highest level of professionalism and practice in an environment that is beneficial to patients, providers, and staff. We recognize advances in dermatological care and use them for improved patient care while always advocating healthy skin through the prevention and treatment of dermatological conditions.
WALL OF FAME
Nicholas Wilde
Graduated from Gap Year Program in 2018 Accepted to University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
Abigail Zikmund
Graduated from Gap Year Program in 2019 Accepted to Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Somer Bucholz
Graduated from the Gap Year Program in 2020 and was accepted to St. George’s University School of Medicine.
Mitch Gullickson
Graduated from Gap Year Program in 2020 Accepted to UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Nate Adamietz
Graduated from Gap Year Program in 2021 Accepted to Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Alicia Shamdas
Graduated from Gap Year Program in 2022 Accepted to UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Megan Lorenz
Graduated from Gap Year Program in 2022 Accepted to UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Sam Mastel
Graduated from Gap Year Program in 2022 Accepted to Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine at Boise, ID
Bailey Boehler
Graduated from Gap Year Program in 2023 Accepted to Rocky Mountain College Physician Assistant Program
Jessica Lanoue
Graduated from Gap Year Program in 2023 Accepted to the University of North Dakota School of Medicine
Sharrie Heinert
Graduated from Gap Year Program in 2023 Accepted to Western Atlantic School of Medicine
Michael Hall
Graduated from Gap Year Program in 2024 Accepted to UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Emily Smith
Graduated from Gap Year Program in 2024 Accepted to Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa
Laney Huhner
Graduated from Gap Year Program in 2024 Accepted to Marquette University WI
Sydney Anvinson
Graduated from Gap Year Program in 2024 Accepted to Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa
APPLY NOW
Fargo Center for Dermatology Gap Year Internship Program is fostering the future generation of medical providers.
If you are interested in a Gap Year Internship experience, please submit your resume along with your cover letter to nessoffice@fargoderm.com