Master of Public Health (MPH) Internship Program

The MPH Internship Program at Independence Blue Cross (IBX) is a unique graduate student opportunity designed to:

• Develop critical analysis, program evaluation and design, and strategic thinking skills
• Enable the application of academic skills in a real-world environment, putting theory into practice
• Offer exposure to a wide range of MPH careers with a specific focus on Medicare, including coverage options for older adults and individuals with disabilities

Selected applicants will be matched with a preceptor who fits their areas of interest to determine a mutually agreeable project. Learning objectives and deliverables will be outlined accordingly.

All internships are unpaid, temporary positions, and selected interns are expected to be in the office at least once a week (Tues., Wed., or Thurs.) to engage in mentorship and relationship-building with their preceptors and other MPH graduates working in Government Markets.

Program benefits

• Credit for a required externship or practice-based learning experience in an accredited local MPH program (specific deliverables are determined based on program requirements)
• Opportunity to work closely with subject matter experts across the Government Markets department, with the potential for cross-functional collaboration and networking with other areas as appropriate (e.g., Informatics for an epidemiology-focused intern)
• Meaningful learning opportunities in a fast-paced environment that serves the local community. Potential projects may include but are not limited to quantitative or qualitative data analysis; program evaluation; policy analysis and development; in-depth analyses of public health topics such as social determinants of health (SDOH), health disparities, or health equity; clinical quality measurement; and prescription drug utilization and outcomes.
• Specific project ideas include but are not limited to:
  • Researching and providing insight into better serving the dual-eligible population (individuals with both Medicare and Medicaid due to disability or income)
  • Working with cross-functional teams to improve SDOH-related questions on our provider-facing comprehensive visit form to support Medicare Advantage Stars performance
  • Leveraging publicly-available datasets to examine performance differences between various Medicare Special Needs Plans (SNPs) vs. non SNPs

2024 program dates and details

• Application period: March 15, 2024 – June 30, 2024
• Program start/end date: Individual start and end dates are to be determined upon acceptance of the application and will vary depending on the student’s MPH program calendar
• Work hours: Hours will be determined upon acceptance of the application and depending on the student’s MPH program requirements and the preceptor’s schedule.
• Location: IBX Headquarters, 1901 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Eligibility requirements

• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited MPH program as a graduate student.

Questions?

Email EarlyCareerTalent@ibx.com for more information.