12-24 Month Gap Year Medical Assistantship
Become Medical School Ready With Real Clinical Experience at Pain and Wellness Solutions of the Carolinas
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A Real Clinical Experience
The Clinical Excellence Assistantship™ only at PWSC.
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For Future Physicians Who Want to Standout and Excel In Medical School and Beyond.
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Welcome to an immersive clinical experience to set you apart.
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The Clinical Excellence Assistantship™ is a selective, paid 12–24 month advanced clinical training experience inside a private interventional pain medicine practice with a Board Certified Pain Management Physician.
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Designed for exceptional pre-medical graduates, this experience develops clinical maturity, judgment, professionalism, and real-world skill — long before medical school begins.
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Work inside the engine of modern specialty medicine.
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Why This Fellowship Exists
Medicine requires dynamic, experienced thinkers and leaders who can plan ahead and manage many challenges..
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The next generation of physicians must understand:
• Complex patient needs
• Neurobiology and mental health
• Precision medication management
• Interventional procedures
• Practice operations
• Patient-centered decision-making
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This experience bridges the gap between academic preparation and clinical fluency.
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Why You Should Apply
• Real clinical responsibility
• Advanced exposure to pain medicine and infusion therapy
• Direct mentorship from a board-certified specialist
• Professional standards that sharpen you
• Confidence in high-acuity environments
• A competitive advantage for medical school
If you are serious about medicine, this experience will change you.
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What Makes This Program Different
• Small numbers, high selectivity
• Direct physician mentorship
• Immersive patient care exposure
• High standards of professionalism
• Exposure to procedures and infusion medicine
• Insight into private practice leadership
• Long-term commitment (12–24 months for real growth)
You will learn how medicine is actually practiced — not just how it is taught.
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What You Will Learn
Over 12–24 months, Medical Assistants gain exposure and experience to:
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Clinical Operations
• Patient intake and clinical documentation
• Medication reconciliation and workflow systems
• Case review and treatment planning discussions
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And much more including career mentorship and development.
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You will leave with a level of composure and competence that sets you apart.
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Who Thrives Here
We are selective with a high-track record of success.
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The ideal applicant is:
• Intellectually curious
• Highly reliable
• Detail-oriented
• Comfortable with responsibility
• Deeply committed to becoming a physician
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We are building future physicians of depth and integrity.
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Fellowship Structure
Duration: 12–24 months
Schedule: 32 hours
Compensation: Paid, competitive
Location: Durham, NC
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Bachelor’s degree required.
GPA 3.4+ preferred.
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Intent to apply to medical program within 1–3 years.
