Externship Program

Overview

The Externship Program at HeCares Foundation is for students currently enrolled in a Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) program who want to supplement their professional and clinical experience while earning school credits.

This externship offers students a chance to observe and assist practitioners and is perfect for students who are interested in learning all aspects of running a private practice, from interviewing and treating patients to front desk administration, marketing, and team-building.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

  1. Gain Hands-On Clinical Experience – Assist with patient care, herbal formulas, and treatment room setup.
  2. Build Administrative Skills – Learn front desk operations, scheduling, and chart updates.
  3. Explore Practice Management – Observe how an integrative clinic runs, including marketing and team meetings.
  4. Earn Academic Credit – Earn clinical units towards your TCM program.
  5. Grow Professionally – Develop communication, teamwork, and real-world clinic experience.

Certification

HeCares externs also have the option of earning clinical units with their TCM school program, depending on the school.


Program Requirements

  1. Current enrollment as a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) student
  2. Part-time commitment
  3. HeCares externs must be professional, self-sufficient, detail-oriented, hardworking, and willing to represent the HeCares team both in and outside of the office.

Cost

  1. $99 per day / 8-hour shift
  2. $99 per day / 8-hour shift with future Residency commitment. Payment is due while in Residency Program.

TO APPLY

  1. Complete the Interest Form
  2. Submit the following to team@hecares.net
    • Cover letter
    • Resume
    • Two letters of recommendation

Rewards are available for referrals that lead to hires.