Clinical Gap Year Pre-Med Internship for the Rachel Rubin MD Urology and Sexual Medicine Private Practice in Bethesda, MD and Los Angeles, CA.
At the Rachel Rubin MD Urology and Sexual Medicine practice we are looking to inspire the next generation of medical students. We are a nationally-recognized urology and sexual medicine practice that sees patients of all genders for issues related to sexual function (including desire, arousal, orgasm, and erectile function), pelvic pain, urinary tract and vaginal infection prevention, incontinence, and prolapse, menopause care, and more.
As a small growing private practice, you’ll be exposed to not only a very niche area of medicine, but you’ll be in the midst of a budding private practice seeing firsthand the business of medicine. You’ll also see the value of advocacy for improvements in health care - our physicians are leading experts in sexual health and menopause care.
We are interested in hiring graduating seniors or recent college graduates who will be taking 1 or 2 gap year(s) prior to attending/applying to medical school.
For more information about this practice, please visit www.rachelrubinmd.com and www.rachelrubinmd.com/internships.
You will:
Receive mentorship from leading physicians in urology and sexual medicine
See under-researched medical conditions
Join a practice where physicians take time with patients
Learn medicine you’ll never learn in med school
Provide clinical support to the practice
Work to improve patient quality of life and actually see the results
Collaborate in a supportive work and learning environment
Be part of advocacy and community building efforts
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Direct clinical support: providing incredible customer service to every patient; communicating with patients via phone calls and patient portal; assisting patients with coordination of care.
Office support: coordinate laboratory specimens and lab orders; previewing lab results; going through patient records and summarizing key findings; processing insurance prior authorizations; refilling prescriptions; speaking with pharmacies; assisting the front desk.
Advocacy and Education: participating in practice-wide efforts in advocacy and external education campaigns.
Practice support: writing newsletters and blog posts; creating educational content social media; collecting patient testimonials; updating the website with educational resources.
Qualifications:
Interest in Sexual Medicine, Urology and/or Urogynecology
Planning to apply to medical school
Recent undergraduate or graduating senior in any field
Friendly and can-do attitude with patients and coworkers
Self-starter, problem solver, willing to lean-in to new work and ideas
Adaptable and flexible and able to work in a dynamic start-up private practice
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Computer/IT proficiency/social media savvy
Be immunized against standard communicable diseases before starting the job
You must currently be in your gap year(s) or undergraduate senior year to apply. Candidates should submit this google form which includes a cover letter, resume, short written prompt, and a 90 second video. One letter of reference is also required. The reference letter and any questions can be sent to Jen Marshall questions@rachelrubinmd.com and must include the subject line: Sexual Medicine Internship - YOUR NAME - College/University
Applications are due January 15, 2026 with a targeted start date spring/early summer 2026. The start time may be negotiable depending upon the situation. We are hiring for two types of internships, please see explicit details on the website. Opportunities will range in 1-2 year full-time paid internships. Questions can be directed to questions@rachelrubinmd.com.
**Rachel Rubin MD PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.**
