Why Choose Nirvana Holistic Medicine?
🔹Train with a diverse team of integrative healthcare professionals
🕒Flexible learning formats to fit your academic needs
🩺 Mentorship from an experienced, multidisciplinary team
📍Located near Washington, D.C., serving a diverse patient population
🌿 Exposure to both conventional and integrative medicine
At Nirvana Holistic Medicine, we proudly serve as a clinical training site for students and recent graduates pursuing careers in healthcare and technology. Our integrative clinic provides a collaborative, patient-centered learning environment that combines naturopathic, conventional, and functional medicine.
Our team includes Naturopathic Doctors (NDs), Medical Doctors (MDs), Certified Nutritionists, Nurses, Medical Assistants (MAs/MOAs), and IT Professionals, offering a unique and diverse clinical experience.
Available Clinical Training Programs
UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIPS:
1.Medical Assistant (MA)
2.Medical Office Assistant (MOA)
3.Information Technology (IT) Externships
4. Marketing and PR
GRADUATE INTERNSHIPS:
1.Nutrition Internship Program
2.Naturopathic Medical Residency
3. International Medical Student Rotation – 4.Internal Medicine
5.Marketing Intern
Undergraduate Internships:
Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Marketing & Information Technology
We are a certified externship site for allied health and IT students.
• Duration: 3 Months• Eligibility: Students in accredited MA, MOA, Marketing or IT programs
• Focus Areas:
• MA/MOA: Clinical procedures, patient flow, charting, and vitals
• IT: Healthcare systems, EHR support, telehealth setup, and data security
• Marketing: Learn transformative technique with guidance from experts in the field
Graduate Nutrition Internship Programs:
Supervised by Dr. Shaundel Knights, a Certified BCNS Supervisor through the American Nutrition Association.
• Duration: 1000 hours over 1 year
• Format: In-person and virtual options
• Eligibility: Graduate-level students (Master’s or higher in Nutrition)
• Training Includes:
• Clinical nutrition care
• Functional diagnostics
• Supplement protocols
• Lab analysis and case studies
• Team-based care integration
3. Naturopathic Medical Residency
A 6-month clinical residency designed for naturopathic medical students or recent graduates.
• Format: Virtual, in-person, or hybrid
• Focus Areas:
• Botanical and functional medicine
• IV therapy and detoxification protocols
• Holistic treatment planning
• Patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration
4. International Medical Student Rotation – Internal Medicine
We host international medical students for a 6-week internal medicine rotation with integrative exposure.
• Format: In-person preferred
• Supervision by MDs and NDs
• Clinical Focus Includes:
• Internal medicine cases
• Complementary treatment approaches
• Lab review and diagnostic skills
• Exposure to chronic care management
Rolling Admissions Year-Round
We offer rolling admissions for all clinical training programs.
All applicants must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited program.
To apply, please email the following to nirvanainternship@gmail.com:
• Your résumé or CV
• The name of your academic institution
• The program you’re enrolled in
• The internship program you’re applying for