Success Stories: Externship Opportunities with Clinical Skills Institute & MyDoc Urgent Care

At Clinical Skills Institute (CSI), we are dedicated to preparing students for real-world success as Certified Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMAs). While passing the NHA certification exam is an important milestone, gaining hands-on clinical experience is just as vital. That’s why we partner with outstanding healthcare providers like MyDoc Urgent Care to create externship opportunities that bridge the gap between classroom learning and patient care.

Why Externships Matter

Externships give students the chance to:

• Apply classroom knowledge in a real healthcare environment.

• Build confidence in patient care, communication, and clinical skills.

• Network with healthcare professionals who may become future employers.

• Gain resume-worthy experience that sets them apart in the job market.

At Clinical Skills Institute, our externship placements typically last 1–2 weeks, providing an intensive but rewarding introduction to healthcare practice.

Partnering with MyDoc Urgent Care

MyDoc Urgent Care has been a valuable externship partner, welcoming our NHA-certified students into their clinics. Because all CSI students complete the NHA exam prior to externship, MyDoc knows they are receiving candidates who are already certified, motivated, and workforce-ready.

Through this partnership:

• Students experience the fast-paced environment of urgent care medicine.

• They gain hands-on training in vitals, triage, phlebotomy, EKGs, and administrative tasks.

• MyDoc staff benefit from the extra support and often consider externs for full-time positions after completion.

Student Success Stories

One recent success is Shivalay M., a CSI graduate who completed her externship at MyDoc Urgent Care in Forest Hills, NY. During her 2-week placement, Shivalay quickly adapted to the workflow, impressed staff with her professionalism, and gained confidence in her clinical skills. Her experience at MyDoc solidified her passion for healthcare and gave her the practical experience she needed to pursue her first Medical Assistant role.

“The externship was the best part of my journey. It allowed me to put everything I learned at CSI into practice. The MyDoc team was so supportive, and I now feel ready to take on my first job as a Medical Assistant.” – Shivalay, CSI Graduate and NHA Certified

Building a Pathway to Employment

Externships like these not only prepare students for the workforce but also provide a direct pipeline to employment. Many externship sites—including MyDoc Urgent Care—choose to hire externs after seeing their skills and commitment firsthand. This creates a win-win: students secure jobs, and clinics gain motivated, pre-trained employees.

Looking Ahead

At Clinical Skills Institute, we are proud of our externship partnerships and the success of our students. As we continue to grow, we are committed to building more collaborations with urgent cares, clinics, and healthcare organizations nationwide—opening the door to more opportunities for our graduates.

If you’re interested in becoming a Clinical Skills Institute student, visit www.clinicalskillsinstitute.com to learn more.

If you represent a clinic and would like to partner with us, contact us at support@clinicalskillsinstitute.com.