Physician Internships
Physician internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on clinical and research project experience, mentorship from working physicians, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Healthcare & Medical Services, with Sutter Health, Legacy Health, and UHY LLP among the employers posting roles now.
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Opportunity Information
Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC Orthopedic Surgeon to join our dynamic team in Yuba City, CA.
Qualifications
Board certified/Board eligible
Join Us and Enjoy
- Flexible scheduling options
- Sign-on bonus
- PSLF eligible
- Relocation assistance option available
- Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
- Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
- Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
- Robust retirement
- CME allowance
- A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle
Organization Details
Sutter North Medical Group is a 100+ member multi-specialty medical group where primary and specialty physicians and staff provide personalized care in offices throughout Yuba-Sutter in Northern California. Affiliation with not-for-profit Sutter Health provides Sutter North Medical Group physicians access to a network of health care professionals, services, and facilities, enabling them to care for patients of all ages with any medical condition.
Community Information
The Yuba Sutter region is a Northern California getaway for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the outdoors, locally grown food, rich history, diverse cultures, art, and so much more! The Yuba City Metropolitan Area has a lot to offer its diverse population of close to 200,000 residents. Its unique location maintains the atmosphere and friendliness of a family-focused community while being part of the larger Sacramento Region of 2.4 million residents. The area offers affordable quality living and easy access to outdoor activities, including hiking, boating, and fishing. Yuba City is 45 minutes from downtown Sacramento and about 35 minutes from the Sacramento International Airport. Centrally located, it is only 2 hours from the world-renowned ski resorts of Lake Tahoe or the beautiful Bay of San Francisco.
Equal Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
Opportunity Information
Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC Orthopedic Surgeon to join our dynamic team in Yuba City, CA.
Qualifications
Board certified/Board eligible
Join Us and Enjoy
- Flexible scheduling options
- Sign-on bonus
- PSLF eligible
- Relocation assistance option available
- Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
- Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
- Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
- Robust retirement
- CME allowance
- A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle
Organization Details
Sutter North Medical Group is a 100+ member multi-specialty medical group where primary and specialty physicians and staff provide personalized care in offices throughout Yuba-Sutter in Northern California. Affiliation with not-for-profit Sutter Health provides Sutter North Medical Group physicians access to a network of health care professionals, services, and facilities, enabling them to care for patients of all ages with any medical condition.
Community Information
The Yuba Sutter region is a Northern California getaway for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the outdoors, locally grown food, rich history, diverse cultures, art, and so much more! The Yuba City Metropolitan Area has a lot to offer its diverse population of close to 200,000 residents. Its unique location maintains the atmosphere and friendliness of a family-focused community while being part of the larger Sacramento Region of 2.4 million residents. The area offers affordable quality living and easy access to outdoor activities, including hiking, boating, and fishing. Yuba City is 45 minutes from downtown Sacramento and about 35 minutes from the Sacramento International Airport. Centrally located, it is only 2 hours from the world-renowned ski resorts of Lake Tahoe or the beautiful Bay of San Francisco.
Equal Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
Physician Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Tips for Your Physician Internship Search
Apply earlier than the academic calendar suggests
Large hospital systems and research institutions recruit summer physician interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before winter break. Smaller clinical practices and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Map out your target employers by November and submit applications as soon as roles open rather than waiting for spring.
Build a clinical evidence portfolio before you apply
Physician intern hiring teams want something concrete to assess, not just a list of coursework. Document two or three research projects, case studies, or lab experiences with the methods used, the tools involved, and a link to published work or a written summary. That portfolio gives recruiters a real artifact and sets your application apart from those with similar academic records.
Work campus channels and direct applications at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured physician internship programs tied to your university, and your career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts in parallel, physicians hired through direct channels and campus pipelines come from the same applicant pool, and working both widens your reach.
Practice the physician intern interview format out loud
Physician internship screens typically combine clinical scenario questions, research methodology discussions, and situational judgment exercises. Practice answering out loud, walking through your reasoning step by step, because interviewers weigh how you think through a case as much as the final answer. Record yourself once and review it before your first live screen.
Target structured rotational programs built for new entrants
Large health systems and research organizations run cohort or rotational physician internship programs designed specifically to train people new to clinical settings. These programs recruit early, fill their cohorts fast, and often offer structured mentorship that unstructured internships don't. Identify the programs that match your specialty interest and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 93% of the physician internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to, on-site clinical work, remote health informatics, or hybrid research positions, before you open the listings. Filtering by location and work type from the start means you spend your time on roles you can actually accept.
Physician Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a physician internship?
Lead with coursework, clinical rotations, and documented case studies or research projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level and want something concrete to assess. A portfolio of documented patient cases, research summaries, or lab project write-ups gives recruiters a real artifact to evaluate. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where physician recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a physician internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for physician interns is performance on real clinical or research work, available headcount on the team, and timing, return-offer decisions often come before the internship ends. Position yourself by taking ownership of assignments and asking for feedback early, without counting on a standing offer.
When should I apply for physician internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large hospital systems and research organizations recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller clinics, specialty practices, and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single season gives you the widest window.
Are physician internships paid?
Most professional physician internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, academic medical centers, large hospital networks, and research institutions tend to offer different structures than smaller clinical practices. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears directly in the listing, so you can compare across roles as you search.
What should a physician internship resume include?
Lead with projects rather than work history: two or three documented clinical cases, research projects, or lab experiences that name the tools, methods, and outcomes involved, and link to published research, a project summary, or a case write-up where the work is visible. Add relevant coursework in anatomy, physiology, or your clinical specialty. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote physician internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 7% of the physician internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts in areas like medical research, health informatics, and clinical documentation tend to fill quickly, so apply early and filter by work type to see those openings before they close.
Can international students get physician internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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