How to Apply
A cover letter, resume detailing relevant work experience and samples of work are required for consideration. All applications must be submitted through the U-M job site.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities*
Rebecca Copeland, MPP, MPH '21, was deeply committed to improving health, health care and social justice. She brought enthusiasm and excellence to analysis of important health policy issues and inspired those alongside whom she worked. We honor her memory by offering this internship to a University of Michigan graduate student in public policy or health policy who is dedicated to the ideals that Rebecca epitomized.
About the Internship
We seek a high-achieving individual who is thoughtful and analytical, with interests and experiences in health policy analysis. This is a full-time paid internship, with flexible start and end dates, for a graduate student who has completed at least one year of coursework in public policy or public health. The work will be focused on relevant, timely health policy issues. The intern will be responsible for elements of health policy and research projects that align with the mission of the Center for Health and Research Transformation (CHRT).
The following functions are in the scope of the internship:
- Research and analyze health policy issues related to: social determinants of health and health equity; access to care; health care costs and utilization of services; behavioral health (both mental health and substance use); integration of health and social services; systems change, insurance coverage (Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance) and the uninsured; public health practice; among others.
- Conduct analyses by employing landscape analyses, literature reviews, survey or claims data analyses (primary or secondary) and qualitative data analyses. The intern will also support CHRT policy analysts and directors in broader analyses.
- Present or write results of analyses. Draft issue/policy briefs, reports, and summary documents for both internal and external audiences.
At the conclusion of the internship the individual will write a summary of learnings and experiences as well as future professional goals that we will share with the Copeland family.
Required Qualifications*
- Obtaining Master's degree in public policy or public health with a focus on health policy
- Knowledge of key health policy issues
- Experience with health data sources or experience with health care research or other analytic methodologies
- Excellent writing, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Desired Qualifications*
- Student pursuing a dual degree preferred
Work Locations
Remote majority of the time, some instances in office on North Campus.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.