posted August 25, 2008
Community leaders interested in experiencing the rewards and trials of practicing medicine are encouraged to apply for the 2008 Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society Mini-Internship Program. This year's program will be Sept. 29 - Oct. 1.
This program, which began in the early 1990s, is designed to open lines of communication and expand perspectives on important health care issues for participating physicians and community representatives. To apply for this program, contact Kevin Lusk at the Medical Society at 423 622-2872 or Kevin@chattmedsoc.org.
Participants will have the opportunity to observe operations, emergencies and the close relationship between physicians and their patients during office visits. Participants came away with a new perspective on medical care.
"By allowing community leaders to witness patient care through the eyes and ears of physicians, our goal is to emphasize the human rather than the technological side of medicine," said Vincent A. Viscomi, MD, president of the Medical Society.
Interns will accompany a doctor on his/her rounds, office care, surgery, emergency care, and anything else in the daily routine of the doctor. Nothing will be set up and the intern will be encouraged to ask questions and discuss concerns throughout the mini-internship. At the end of the internship, participants will be invited to discuss the experience and share perspectives on the health care industry.
The program begins with a short orientation and privacy briefing at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, followed by four half-day experiences with different physicians on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.
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