• Job Description

  Req#: req3489

  Health Law Summer Intern

  Washington, D.C. (Hybrid)

  The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

  We continuously work to embed equity in our internal practices and are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff across all levels of the organization. We intentionally work to create the right conditions to enable our employees to feel that they can be their authentic selves and fully participate in the life of the enterprise.

  We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

  The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. As a health care advocacy organization made up of dedicated and engaged physicians, the AMA works to inform lawmakers, guide decision-making, and generate support for policies on critical issues that impact physicians, patients, and the health care environment at both the national and state levels.

  We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Washington D.C. for a Health Law Summer Intern on our Advocacy Admin team. This position can be hybrid (working from both office and home), with a schedule to be determined by business needs.

  The Health Law Summer Intern is full-time (approximately 37.5 hours per week) for 8 weeks (June through early August) and will be paid. No course credit will be offered at this time.

  RESPONSIBILITIES:

  Responsibilities: Intern responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Performing legal research related to health law topics;
  • Drafting memoranda, summaries, analyses, and recommendations on various health policy issues;
  • Tracking new legislation and regulatory developments;
  • Drafting, reviewing, editing and/or updating advocacy documents;
  • Drafting, reviewing, editing and/or updating internal documents such as policies and procedures;
  • Preparing materials for council or board of directors’ meetings; and
  • Attending local webinars and in-person meetings on a variety of health equity topics.

  May include other responsibilities as assigned

  REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, you must be a rising 3L or currently enrolled in a graduate law school degree program (LLM), at an American Bar Association accredited law school, as of the summer of 2024.
  2. Candidates must have health law-related research interests in areas such as public health law, regulatory impacts on health, and health equity.
  3. Preferred candidates will have previous health law or health policy experience, and knowledge or experience in national health law. The AMA is committed to diversity in our workforce, and we encourage diverse applicants to apply for the summer health law internship. All qualified candidates will receive consideration.
  4. Application process and deadline: To apply, please submit the following documents in .pdf form in the order listed: (1) cover letter (1 page maximum), (2) resume, (3) unofficial law school transcripts, and (4) a recent writing sample that reflects your own work (e.g., a legal memorandum, law review note, academic paper, or summary of legal research) (10 page maximum).

  The AMA offers competitive salaries, including an incentive plan and excellent benefits. Our office is a business casual environment, and we respect work-life balance. The American Medical Association is located near Union Station and the Capitol in Washington D.C.

  We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

  THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION

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