We are now accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Student Internship!
The Dankmeyer Summer Student Internship is an introduction to O&P for students to explore their interest in Allied Health as a possible career choice. Through this program, students will gain exposure to different types of orthotic and prosthetic devices, patient populations, and fabrication techniques. It is a non-paid internship for which you will earn clinical hours, for credit with your current school or for use your application to O&P schools.
As students will be engaging in patient care, there will be some physical activity. Candidates must be capable of securely lifting up to 25 pounds independently. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This program is open to students aged 18+.
The dates for the 2026 Summer Student Program are June 29 – August 6, 2026, closed July 3. This position is based in the Dankmeyer office in Linthicum, MD. Hours are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday – Friday.
Application deadline is Friday, February 6, 2026. Applicants will be notified of our decision by Friday, March 6, 2026
Please apply here: Summer Student Internship Application 2026
If you are interested in spending a day with us to learn more about the field of Prosthetics and Orthotics, please email your request for a shadow day to: academy@dankmeyer.com
We have had the privilege of working with a wide range of students who are interested in various aspects of the prosthetic and orthotic development process. Ranging in age and experience from elementary school to college level, students have worked in conjunction with their school programs and with our patients and facilities to get real-life, hands-on experiences. Their projects have included designing 3D printed upper extremity assistive devices and prosthetic feet, developing educational literature for AFO wearers, and conducting surveys and analyzing patient outcomes.
If you would like to see what our previous Summer Interns did, click here!
Additional Resources
Students also often have a personal interest in exploring the possibility of a career in the O&P field. To become a prosthetist, orthotist, assistant, or technician, many schools require clinical hours prior to applying. For more information on education requirements visit: The National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education.
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Program Contact:
Senior Prosthetist & Residency Director
You can click here to send an email to: academy@dankmeyer.com