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 the skills of critical analysis, program evaluation and design, and strategic thinking that are core pillars of an MPH program
• Enable application of academic skills in a real-world environment, putting theory into practice
• Prompt exploration of the interplay between business strategy and public health concepts
• 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 will help them design and implement a focused project. Learning objectives and deliverables will be outlined accordingly.

Program dates

• Application period: April 15, 2026 ‐ May 31, 2026
• Program start/end date: Individual start and end dates to be determined upon acceptance of application; will vary depending on student’s MPH program calendar
• Work hours: Monday ‐ Friday, 8:30 a.m. ‐ 5 p.m. Specifics to be determined upon acceptance of application, depending on intern’s MPH program requirements and preceptor’s schedule
• Location: 1901 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Eligibility requirements

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

Program features

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

The internship offers:

• Credit for a required externship or practice-based learning experience in an accredited local MPH program (specific deliverables TBD depending program requirements)
• Opportunity to work closely with subject matter experts across the Government Markets, Medical Policy, and Behavioral Health departments at IBX, with potential for cross-functional collaboration or 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/or development; in-depth analyses of public health topics such as social drivers of health (SDOH), health disparities, or health equity; clinical quality measurement; and prescription drug utilization and outcomes.

Questions?

Email EarlyCareerTalent@ibx.com for more information.