Internships and apprenticeships are a time-honored rite of passage in many industries. We’ve asked some brilliant folks to share some of the most important lessons they learned during these early experiences in their career.
Andrew Pham
My first day of spine training was my longest. On August 1, 2017, as the sun was barely rising on a much cooler summer morning than I had been used to for quite some time, I turned off Cambridge street and approached the entrance to the storied Massachusetts General Hospital. Read more>>
Mariah Bottomly
I have learned so much and continue to learn so much as a practitioner and apprentice in my field. When I first really began to immerse myself on this path, I was able to discern through lived experience, who I wanted to be taught by and who was put on my path to help me on/through this journey. When I started to really tap in and get creative with the process, I had an experience that affirmed that I was indeed on the right path. Read more>>
Dr. Kay Durairaj
As a world-renowned plastic surgeon, I have always emphasized the importance of ensuring the practitioners who follow us are set up for the most success possible. I look forward to opening my doors every summer to invite college interns who seek to deepen their knowledge and refine their career goals. Read more>>
Grant House
Hi, I’m Grant House, and I’m going to share a story with you from back when I was an intern with EXOS in the Phoenix Arizona training facility location in the fall of 2021. EXOS is a company that provides performance training, nutrition, and physical therapy for elite athletes, military personnel, and corporate executives. I was lucky enough to work with some of the most talented coaches and trainers in the industry and learn from their expertise and experience. Read more>>
Shiva Howell
In California you have to gain 3,000 hours of experience as a “trainee” and “intern” before you can apply to take your licensing exam. Most of my hours gained were at non-profits working with some of the most complex populations out there! There were many lessons learned. Read more>>
Lori Parrett
When I was fresh out of college, I had the incredible opportunity to work with former First Lady Michelle Obama in a new program called Public Allies. The program aimed to create civic leaders who would make the world a better place through service. I was one of the lucky ones who got to learn from Mrs. Obama herself, as she was the founding executive director of the Chicago chapter. Turns out that we were “Becoming“ together. 😊 Read more>>
Jessica Escobedo, L.Ac., MAOM
As there are so many stories of my internship, there are a few that really stand out. One being the time I learned that as health care practitioners, we are not only focused on healing the imbalance within the body but we are also working with an individual’s energy as well. Read more>>
Ilyas Hamid
Through my experience since 2016, I have gained a profound understanding of the importance of mentorship. While modern medicine relies on clinical research, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been passed down through mentorship. TCM takes into account real-time variables and considers various factors that affect a person’s health, making it a highly specialized field. In order to become an expert in TCM, having a mentor is crucial. Read more>>
William Montgomery
When I was in High School a former wrestling coach told me I should wrestle because I look like a champion! He told me to meet him at the gym after school tomorrow and I did. The rest is history and he helped me to become one of the best wrestlers in the entire school, league, sectionals, District Champ and 3rd in the State of Ohio at 112 pounds. Read more>>
Dr Joey Mattina
I got into the profession of chiropractic bodywork when I met an established and respected chiropractor. The timing was right, and he took me under his wing as an apprentice. The things I learned and the information I was able to absorb simply from being in his presence catapulted my career. Read more>>