About the role#
The American Medical Association is hiring a Policy Intern to work with the Marketing and Member Experience team. This role provides hands-on experience in the research, development, and advancement of healthcare policy. You will work alongside policy analysts and internal teams to support special projects and address emerging issues in the field.
What you'll do#
- Support policy development and analysis regarding healthcare issues.
- Contribute to the daily policy work of the Sections area.
- Conduct policy research and assist with resolution development.
- Perform policy matrix analysis.
- Provide meeting support for internal stakeholders.
- Attend reference committees and policy committee meetings.
- Collaborate across different teams to support organizational processes.
What you'll need#
- An interest in the policy field.
- A desire for exposure to health policy development.
- Ability to perform a range of assignments related to policy analysis.
- Academic background in Political Science, Public Health, Economics, or Sociology.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- The role is based in Chicago, Illinois.
- This is a hybrid position requiring one day per week in the office.
- Hiring is on a rolling basis.
About American Medical Association
The American Medical Association represents physicians, residents, and medical students throughout the United States. Founded in 1847, the organization advocates for policies that support patient care and the medical profession. It operates as a non-profit with a staff size between 1,001 and 5,000 employees. The headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois.
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