Position Title: Future Physician Intern

Organization: Jennie Stuart Medical Center

Location: Hopkinsville, KY

Program Dates: June – July, 2025

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About the Program

The Jennie Stuart Medical Center Future Physician Intern Program is designed for local high school graduates who have completed at least one year of college on a pre-medical track and are specifically interested in pursuing a career as a physician. This program aims to provide meaningful exposure to various physician specialties within the Jennie Stuart community setting, encouraging future physicians to consider returning to their hometown to practice medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Rotations: Shadow physicians across multiple specialties (e.g., Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Emergency Medicine) and gain insight into daily clinical operations.
• Patient Care Exposure: Observe patient interactions.
• Educational Sessions: Attend departmental meetings, medical rounds, and educational workshops to deepen understanding of hospital functions and patient care workflows.
• Project or Presentation: Engage in an optional end-of-summer presentation or project summarizing key takeaways and lessons learned during the internship for use in future personal statements.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Graduate of a local high school.
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with at least one year completed.
  • Majoring or minoring in a pre-medical or related scientific field.
• Career Goal:
  • Demonstrated interest in pursuing medical school to become a physician.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • A commitment to patient privacy and confidentiality (must comply with HIPAA regulations).
  • Ability to adhere to hospital policies, including dress code and professional conduct standards.

Program Structure & Flexibility

• Duration:
  • The program runs for approximately two months, from the beginning of June through the end of July.
• Schedule:
  • Typically Monday–Friday, with the possibility of occasional weekend or evening experiences.
  • Flexible accommodations can be made for vacations, family events, or other summer commitments.
• Rotations:
  • Each participant will rotate through various physician specialties to gain broad exposure to different areas of medicine.
  • Rotations will be scheduled in coordination with hospital departments and physician availability.

Benefits & Compensation

• Stipend/Compensation (If Applicable):
  • Summer Interns earn $15/hour.
• Mentorship & Networking:
  • Opportunity to build relationships with practicing physicians and gain insights into medical career paths.
• Community Engagement:
  • Increased awareness of local healthcare needs, with the ultimate goal of encouraging students to return and serve their community.

Required Skills

Required Experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 

 

• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess a Secret Clearance

 

 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

 

 

• Knowledge of Army Family Readiness programs, varied functions of several types of office automation software packages, practices, and procedures, and ability to apply these knowledges and skills in processing and producing a wide range of documents and other materials in support of the office mission.
• Knowledge of extensive body of clerical and administrative procedures and operations and resolves recurring problems.
• Knowledge of the organization and functions of the Command.
• Skill and proficiency in using a computer and Microsoft Office software to produce work accurately and efficiently.
• Skill in operating a copier, fax machine and other office equipment. A qualified typist is required.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling capitalization, punctuation and terminology commonly used in office settings to prepare materials correctly from handwritten drafts.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the substantive programs of the organization as they relate to the critical and administrative functions.
• Procedures for doing the work are established and a number of specific guidelines are available. The number and similarity of guidelines and work situations requires the employee to use judgment in locating and selecting the most appropriate guidelines, references, and procedures for application and in making minor deviations to adapt the guidelines in specific cases. Adaptability and versatility are required to meet changing work operations and procedures.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

 

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Work is typically performed in a controlled office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None

 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

 

 

As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results. May be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Must have or be eligible for security clearances. May require occasional travel.

 

The Tatitlek Corporation gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to Tatitlek shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

 

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people.  Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated.  We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected

veteran status or employment.