Medical Assistant Internship: Gain Hands-On Clinical Experience in Boulder County, CO
If you’re a pre-med student seeking medical assistant internships in Boulder County, Boulder Medical Center offers a unique chance to gain real clinical experience while making a difference in patient care. Join a team that values learning, innovation, and community impact.
Benefits of the Medical Assistant Internship
We have partnered with the University of Colorado (CU) to offer the Boulder Medical Center Medical Assistant Internship Program. The program is designed specifically for seniors with a pre-med focus and provides real-world experience in a fast-paced, patient-focused clinical setting. The internship offers:
- Hands-on experience
- Course credit
- Placement in family medicine, and internal medicine with additional opportunities in dermatology, allergy, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and orthopedics.
- Optional job placement
What Makes this Internship Unique?
At Boulder Medical Center, our providers are also the owners—allowing for greater flexibility in how care is delivered and how students learn. Unlike traditional hospital internships, our independent medical model gives interns the opportunity to:
- Build close relationships with physicians and care teams
- Contribute meaningfully to patient care
- Gain exposure across multiple specialties within one medical group
Internship Structure and Clinical Training
Phase I: Learn EPIC Electronic Medical Records.
Interns start by mastering EPIC, one of the most widely used electronic medical record (EMR) systems in healthcare. Responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and organizing patient medical records
- Scanning and uploading diagnostic test results
- Categorizing physician notes and clinical documentation
Phase II: Train as a Medical Assistant
Under the guidance of BMC’s experienced nurse educators, interns receive comprehensive medical assistant training:
- Preparing exam rooms and medical equipment
- Performing EKGs and point-of-care tests (e.g., urinalysis, strep tests, pregnancy tests)
- Assisting with clinical documentation and patient flow
Job Placement
Graduates of the program may be eligible for medical assistant job placement at Boulder Medical Center. Nurse educators assist with referrals and onboarding for available roles.
How To Apply for the MA Internship
Applications for 2025 MA internships are open. To apply:
- Visit our Job Board
- Type “waitlist” in the Search field
- Select “Apply” to join the MA internship interest list
- Our team will contact you with next steps