Internship Program
Now accepting applicants for Fall 2013 Internship
The
AHIP Center for Policy and Research is seeking students interested in enhancing
their education and building work experience. Interns function within a
supervised environment, and are given responsibilities that acquaint them with
how to conduct qualitative and quantitative research in support of AHIP’s
policy development and advocacy activities.
Specific
intern responsibilities at the Center for Policy and Research include, but are
not limited to: participating in ongoing Research projects by conducting
literature reviews and data analysis; attending off-site briefings and hearings
on Capitol Hill and preparing written summaries and oral presentations;
developing and conducting an independent research project over the course of
the 3-month internship.
Who Should Apply?
AHIP
internships are appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate students in
fields related to health studies, economics, public policy, and related
disciplines. Individuals with strong research, statistical and computer
skills are encouraged to apply.
It is preferred that
students are available work full-time, but part-time applicants will also be
considered. The Center will complete all paperwork (e.g., evaluations)
necessary for interns to receive academic credit for their work. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
How to Apply:
To
apply for an internship, or for further inquiries, email Kelly
Buck at kbuck@ahip.org with
"Fall 2013 Internship—[Your Name]" in the subject line and the
following items before the close of business on Monday, July 15,
2013:
- Cover
letter and/or statement describing your particular areas of
interest and experience
- Resume
- Writing
sample
- Undergraduate/graduate
transcripts
- References
and contact information
About AHIP and the Center for Policy and Research
Based
in Washington, D.C., America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) is the national
trade association representing the health insurance industry. AHIP’s
members provide health and supplemental benefits to more than 200 million
Americans through employer-sponsored coverage, the individual insurance market,
and public programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. AHIP advocates for
public policies that expand access to affordable health care coverage to all
Americans through a competitive marketplace that fosters choice, quality and
innovation.
AHIP’s
Center for Policy and Research conducts and publishes original research and
provides analysis and commentary on the research of others in support of AHIP’s
policy development and advocacy activities. It seeks to demonstrate the
value proposition of private health insurance plans, and educate the policy
community and news media about key products and market segments that are of
interest to policymakers.