Summer Applications will open mid to late January and are rolling.

Fall applications are now closed.

Investing in the next generation is at the heart of Lake Country Medical Group. Our internship program is an integral branch of Lake Country Rural Health Initiative,our nonprofit organization, designed  to further our mission and provide valuable hands-on experience for participants. Students selected in this competitive program get hands-on involvement in clinical responsibilities and gain invaluable medical knowledge. Several students are chosen to train under the direct mentorship of Nicolas Chronos MD, FRCP, FACC, FESC, a cardiology and internal medicine physician, Dr. Peterman MD, an internal medicine physician, or Amy and Kim NP, trained in cardiology and internal medicine. We challenge students both intellectually and personally to invest in their growth and to propel them into the medical field. Several interns have been offered jobs at our practice while they work on gaining hands-on clinical experience for their applications. 

Shifts offered are Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please note, this is an unpaid internship. We are credentialed to provide class credit at both UGA and GCSU. 

Our practice is located between Athens and Milledgeville, making it especially convenient for UGA and GCSU students.

Internship Programs Offered:

Medical Scribe and Research Assistant – As a scribe you will be able to first hand witness the unique relationship between a Patient and Provider. You will learn your way around an Electronic Medical Record and become proficient in medical terminology and learn clinical duties such as performing ECGs, taking manual BP, and more while pursuing research projects. Shadowing, animal dissection/suture clinic, and 

Healthcare Management & Administrative Assistant- You will gain a valuable lens into the finance and logistical aspect of running a healthcare facility. Your leadership skills will enhance by working with various departments and participating in team projects, coordinating activities, managing personnel, and supporting organizational goals.

Pharmacy Technician – Under the direct supervision of our pharmacy department, you will learn vital skills medication management including drug interactions, regulatory compliance, how to engage with patients, and more. 

Pictured Above: Previous Medical Scribe Interns

Further Learning Opportunities

As an LCMG Intern, you will be held to high standards of professionalism and eagerness to learn. You will be given opportunities to shadow Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Imaging at and outside our practice. We are a multidisciplinary clinic, with providers specializing in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Gynecology, Geriatrics, and Electrophysiology. Our providers cherish teaching students. While interning at LCMG, you will become familiar with many topics related to cardiology and internal medicine. You will learn about medications, imaging, and treatment for a number of medical conditions. 

Research

As a site for multiple research studies, Lake Country Medical Group gives interns the opportunity to get involved in research that interests them. Students in previous years have even been able to conduct their own research accessing our patient population. Please note the availability of research opportunities vary each semester depending on the status of ongoing studies or student interest. 

Class Credit

We are credentialed at both UGA and GCSU to provide class credit for internships. We have had numerous students obtain class credit for their time with the internship. Please first contact your academic advisor then contact us at internships@cardiologycareclinics.com with the subject line “Class Credit”

Contact

For more information, please email us at: internships@cardiologycareclinics.com 

Testimonials

“Throughout my time at Lake Country Medical Group, I’ve been able to experience medicine in real time by actively participating in the delivery of modern healthcare. Regardless of the capacity in which I was working at LCMG, some of the best moments have come during routine encounters with patients. Having the opportunity to develop genuine relationships with those who walk through our doors has been one of the most rewarding and humbling experiences I’ve had to date. While I’ve learned more than I could’ve imagined about how diseases are diagnosed, treated, and managed, the most important skill I’ve developed is being able to see the person behind each patient I have the privilege of interacting with. After spending more than a year at LCMG, I believe I have developed a foundation of clinical and professional experiences that I will continue to draw on for years to come!” – Jake M. (Previous Scribe & Medical Assistant) Pre-Med UGA Undergrad, Accepted to Weill Cornell Medical College

“I learned more from my time at LCMG than I did in all of my undergraduate schooling. I feel so much more prepared and confident to encounter clinical scenarios. I definitely have a strong foundation for knowledge moving into graduate school because of my internship experience.” -Hannah W. (Previous Scribe & Clinical Assistant) Pre-PA UGA Undergrad, Accepted to Mercer University PA Program

“I have loved getting a glimpse of the everyday work as a doctor through working closely with Dr. Chronos. I have not only gotten to observe, but I have also gotten hands-on experience scribing as well as interacting with patients and performing EKG’s. I know this will be valuable to my professional career in the future.” -Courtney L. (Previous Medical Scribe) Pre-PA, UGA Undergrad