Description: A semester-long internship designed to provide three or four pre-medical students exposure to the operating room alongside a diverse team of surgeons. Interns will have the opportunity to observe surgeries and work directly with the attending surgeons to learn first-hand about various procedures and medical pathologies.
Program Director: Dr. Gideon J. Lewis
Assistant Program Director: Sarah Khan (UCF B.S. Biomedical Sciences and B.S. Biotechnology), Emily Larson (UCF B.S. Biomedical Sciences and B.S. Psychology), and Andrew Lopez (UCF B.S. Biomedical Sciences)
Locations: AdventHealth Winter Park, Downtown Surgery Center, and Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine Institute
Length of Internship: One semester (Following successful completion of the internship, students may have the opportunity to continue participating in internship-related activities while at UCF and to become an employee at Dr. Lewis’s office)
Shadowing Commitment: Approximately 8 or more hours per week (Average Total Shadowing Hours
Completed by Past Interns: 150-200 hours)
Case Studies: Interns will be required to write and present a surgical case study.
Surgical Workshops: Current and past interns will have the opportunity to learn about surgical techniques and devices from representatives of medical device companies. Other workshops led by Dr. Lewis, such as those on suturing techniques, may also be available.
Meeting with the Masters Attendance: Throughout the semester, interns may have the opportunity to participate in interactive roundtable discussions with leaders from various industries, including but not limited to: government, business, athletics, entertainment, etc.
Minimum GPA: 3.5
Course Requirements: Both Human Anatomy and Human Physiology. One of these courses must be completed before the start of the internship. The other course can be taken concurrently with the internship.
Other requirements:
- Completion of application on Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences webpage
- Unofficial copy of transcripts/academic audit
- Personal Resume
- “Weekly View” of Fall or Spring class schedule
- Professional Headshot
- Professional Letter of Recommendation
Interview: Following a comprehensive selection process, eight to ten applicants will be interviewed by the Program Director and Assistant Directors prior to the start of each semester. Interviews will take place on the University of Central Florida’s Main Campus.
Program Orientation: The first UCF Surgical Internship Orientation will take place during the first week of the semester. Details will be released later in the selection process.
Academic Credit: Registration for MCB 4941 (required ONLY for selected Program Participants – one credit), graded S/U
Expenses: Commuting
Dress Code: Students should wear business casual clothing appropriate for a healthcare environment. Comfortable, closed shoes are required as students may be standing and walking more than that to which they are accustomed. Additionally, scrubs are required while observing surgeries.
