Academia

Healthcare Professions Internship Program

East West Medical Group offers a hands-on internship program for graduate and undergraduate students looking to fulfill academic internship credit requirements. Interns shadow our internal medicine, acupuncture, and chiropractic specialists across a wide variety of chronic conditions, with occasional lectures from our faculty on key medical concepts.

Most interns are Health Science, Biology, Kinesiology, or other health-related majors enrolled in an upper-division internship course and actively pursuing a healthcare career.

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Spring 2022 Semester Cohort

The Experience

Intern volunteers provide non-medical assistance to doctors, patients, and clinic staff, including:

  • Shadowing doctors and other health professionals before, during, and after patient encounters

  • Answering general questions from patients and visitors

  • Sorting and stocking supplies

  • Assisting with our in-house herbal medicine pharmacy

  • Supporting special projects and research presentations

  • Getting exposure to the business of healthcare

Intern Responsibilities

  • At least 18 years old

  • Able to commit to a minimum of 90 hours

  • Complete both a phone and in-person interview

  • Attend orientation before starting, plus scheduled lectures throughout

  • A sincere interest in helping others, with professionalism and a positive attitude toward patients, visitors, and staff

  • Able to perform physical tasks such as lifting, kneeling, walking, or standing for extended periods

  • Appropriate attire

  • Available for one of two shifts: 9am–12pm or 1:30pm–6pm

We regularly receive more applications than we have room for each semester. While anyone who meets the requirements above may apply, preference is given to applicants who:

  • Are enrolled in a course requiring 90+ internship hours

  • Can fully commit to both shift times (actual days/shifts are based on availability)

  • Have prior experience in a medical or healthcare setting — paid, volunteer, or as a long-term patient

  • Are actively pursuing a healthcare career after graduation

Program Requirements


CSUF students should log into their Titan Connection student portal and search "Jobs & Internships" for our posting, listed as "Health Sciences, Biology, Pre-Medical Internship (East West Medical Group)." Application instructions are provided in the portal — if you have questions before applying, contact us first.

Non-CSUF students should contact us directly by phone or email; we'll advise you on what to submit based on your background and interest.

Contact us:
Email: edu@eastwestmedicalgroup.com — include "Internship" in your subject line
Phone: (714) 871-7118

Application Process

Testimonials & Prior Interns

Letter from an intern to Dr. Alan Cohen, dated May 12, 2025, expressing gratitude for internship opportunity at East West Medical Group, discussing learning experiences, patient care, and appreciation for support and guidance.
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