Cardiovascular Medicine at Domino's Farms Student Internship
Internship Overview
The program is located at Domino's Pizza World Headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI. Internships in cardiac rehabilitation (with stipend available) in the fall, winter, and summer semesters are offered. The internship program is designed to provide the student with clinical experience in a comprehensive preventive cardiology program. Services include cardiac rehabilitation, oxygen uptake stress testing, stress echocardiography, fitness evaluations/assessments, nutrition counseling, stress management counseling, and a new medical management program. Opportunities to observe nuclear testing, cardiac catherization, electrophysiology studies, heart transplant clinic, and various off-site cardiology clinics are also available. In addition to the clinical experiences, weekly intern educational classes are provided to prepare students for employment in clinical exercise physiology and the ACSM Exercise Specialist certification. The program is a full-time 16 week commitment.
When is the Internship Program Offered?
Fall Semester: September through December
Winter Semester: January through April
Summer Semester: May through August
What are the Required Competencies?
- CPR or BCLS certified
- Basic knowledge of electrocardiography
- Basic understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology
- Basic knowledge of exercise physiology and training principles
- Knowledge of coronary risk factor modification
- Experience in monitoring resting and exercise blood pressures
- Basic understanding of exercise testing
What Specific Responsibilities Would Be Expected?
- Assist exercise physiologists in phase II and III cardiac rehabilitation
- Attend education classes instructed by exercise physiologists
- Attend weekly phase II patient education series
- Contribute to patient education material (i.e. bulletin board, handouts, etc.)
- Assist with graded exercise testing
- Participate in emergency drill procedures
- Work on various projects, data collection and research
- Lead warm-up, cool-down and aerobic exercise routine for phase III
If you would like to apply for an internship position, submit an application online.
To be considered for an internship position, the following must be sent to Kari Meyers, M.Ed, program coordinator.
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript
- Two letters of recommendation
Send information to:
Kari Meyers, M.Ed
Preventive Cardiology Services
24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive
Lobby A
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
734.998.5668
karimeye@umich.edu
