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About Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine  Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is a leading orthopedic and sports medicine practice in the Chicagoland area, dedicated to providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care. Our clinical team includes board-certified orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, and athletic trainers working collaboratively to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.  Internship Overview  Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is seeking motivated pre-health students and recent graduates for our Unpaid Pre-Health Clinical Internship. This educational opportunity is designed for individuals pursuing careers in medicine, physician assistant studies, nursing, physical therapy, or other allied health fields who wish to gain meaningful, hands-on clinical exposure in a fast-paced orthopedic setting.  This is an unpaid, educational internship. Interns will not provide independent patient care but will observe, shadow, and assist clinical staff under direct supervision, gaining invaluable exposure to the day-to-day operations of an orthopedic and sports medicine practice.  Clinical Scribing & Documentation  A core component of this internship is medical scribing. Interns will be trained to accurately document patient encounters in real time under physician supervision, including:  Documenting patient histories, chief complaints, and review of systems  Recording physical examination findings as dictated by the provider  Transcribing assessment and plan details, including diagnoses and treatment orders  Learning medical terminology specific to orthopedics and sports medicine  Navigating electronic health record (EHR) systems  Learning & Shadowing Opportunities  Shadow orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, and physician assistants during patient encounters  Observe surgical procedures including arthroscopy, joint replacement, fracture repair, and soft tissue reconstruction  Attend clinical rounds and case discussions  Learn patient intake workflows: rooming patients, collecting medical histories, and vital signs  Gain exposure to diagnostic imaging interpretation (X-ray, MRI)  Understand referral pathways, insurance authorization, and care coordination processes  Exposure to Clinical Operations  Interns will gain a broad understanding of how an orthopedic practice operates, including:  Front desk operations, patient scheduling, and check-in/check-out workflows  Medical billing and coding fundamentals  Prior authorization and insurance verification processes  Inventory management for medical supplies and DME (durable medical equipment)  Quality assurance and patient safety protocols  HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality standards  Physical therapy and rehabilitation observation  Requirements Qualifications  Current pre-health undergraduate student, recent graduate, or gap-year student pursuing a career in healthcare (medicine, PA, nursing, PT, or allied health)  Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 preferred  Strong interest in orthopedics, sports medicine, or musculoskeletal health  Excellent written and verbal communication skills  Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment  Professional demeanor and strong work ethic  Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality (HIPAA compliance required)  Ability to reliably travel to clinic locations across the Chicagoland area as needed  CPR/BLS certification preferred but not required  Benefits What You’ll Gain  Direct clinical experience in a high-volume orthopedic and sports medicine practice&n