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 Part D (prescription drug coverage). Selected applicants will be matched with a preceptor to work on a specific aspect of this Part D program evaluation. 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 (between Tuesday-Thursday) to engage in mentorship and relationship-building with their preceptors and other MPH graduates working in Government Markets or other areas of IBX.

In Fall 2025, the MPH internship will involve a program evaluation of the Medicare Part D program, specifically focusing on Part D members currently prescribed GLP-1 medications (e.g., Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus).

• Interns will conduct a comprehensive analysis of IBX Part D members on GLP-1s, including an assessment of the ongoing use and effectiveness of the medications.
• Interns will be expected to provide valuable insights into treatment patterns, medication efficacy, and potential cost-saving opportunities for the member and/or health plan.

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.

2025 program dates

• Application period: April 1, 2025 – May 15, 2025
• 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
• 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.