DCMH spotlights summer interns

Hospital had 11 interns this summer

(GREENSBURG, Ind.) – Decatur County Memorial Hospital provides summer internship programs for students interested in healthcare careers. 

There were 11 interns that worked in a variety of departments this year. 

Each department creates training guidelines in partnership with Human Resources and the Staff Development department to ensure students have a successful experience.

The departments are to give their interns a well-rounded understanding by allowing them to attend various meetings, different departments, and community events.

“The introduction to principles and practices at DCMH allows me to step onto campus as a better-prepared student,” said marketing intern Claire Nobbe.

Another intern, Emily Mangels, worked with the physical therapy team this summer. 

“From this experience, I have developed a further appreciation for operational-support roles that play into working at a Critical Access Hospital,” she said. 

The staff generally allows students to sit in on some of their work to have a well-rounded education in all aspects of serving the community in a hospital. The best way to learn is by watching in real-life situations. 

Holly Carver, a Hospital Medicine Education Project Student, said, “I learned from physicians, EMS, CRNAs, nurses, and others.” She also shadowed in different areas and experienced new and exciting things. “This was a summer of firsts, and I am very grateful and enjoyed every bit of it.” 

The goal of the internship program is not only help further their healthcare interests, but to also enhance employability skills, and encourage the interns to consider rural health systems.