Curriculum
As a physical or occupational therapy intern, you will study and work on the Mayo Clinic campus in Jacksonville, Fla.
The internship provides high-quality didactic and clinical experiences needed to become a competent therapist or therapist assistant.
Internships vary in length depending on the academic program's requirements. Most are eight weeks, but vary between eight and 12 weeks, depending on the program level and requirements. Students may have the opportunity to complete a series of internships in various Mayo Clinic practice areas.
Mayo Clinic offers physical or occupational therapy internship experience in:
- Inpatient acute care
- Outpatient care
- Inpatient orthopedics (joint replacements, laminectomies)
- Outpatient orthopedics
- Geriatric outpatient
- Organ transplants
- Cardiac ICU
You will gain experience in treating patients with special therapy needs, which may include:
- Back-related symptoms evaluation and treatment
- Musculoskeletal disorders, including shoulder and knee problems
- Neck pain evaluation and treatment
- Postmastectomy lymphedema management
- Rehabilitation of disabling neurologic conditions
- Rehabilitation of neuromuscular disorders
- Sports medicine and rehabilitation
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Vestibular rehabilitation
Didactic
Over the course of the internship, you may participate in lectures, workshops, in-service training, case studies, field trips, Grand Rounds and informal discussions.
Grading or Evaluation
Mayo School of Health Sciences uses student evaluative tools that include:
- Written examination
- Demonstration of skills
- Self-assessment exercises
- Faculty reviews
Our system of evaluation provides students and faculty with a comprehensive look at individual performance. This allows faculty and administrative staff to direct students who are experiencing academic difficulty to the appropriate support resources, including tutoring programs and counseling opportunities. Students will also be graded based on criteria established through their affiliated college or university.
Curriculum Enhancements
Mayo School of Health Sciences is committed to developing and maintaining the very best education programs. Changes may be made to the curriculum and other aspects of this program as necessary to assure the highest-quality training.
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