AAP Washington, DC Office Internship Program

Location: Washington, DC

UMN Faculty Contact: Dr. Michael Taylor

Objectives:

(From Program Website)

Since 1981, the AAP Washington Office has had an internship program primarily designed for those interested in learning about child health policy, the legislative process, federal advocacy, and public affairs activities. The internship program is available to medical students, residents, and fellow trainees. While this program is individualized, examples of internship activities include:

• Hearings and briefings: Interns attend congressional hearings on a variety of child health issues. Interns may also attend Committee meetings, public meetings at federal agencies, general oversight hearings, and/or educational briefings.

• Research: Interns assist with the preparation of background material on federal policy issues.

• Coalitions: Interns learn the value of forming useful collaborations with other organizations that have similar goals. Interns have the opportunity to attend coalition meetings with AAP staff and independently.

• Media: Interns with an interest in journalism can work with public affairs staff on communicating legislative issues effectively to reporters, AAP members and the general public.

Website Link and Application:

AAP Washington, DC Office Internship Program

Items you need to submit:

• Current CV

• Form filled out by program confirming good academic standing

• Answer questions: Here is an example of last year's questions

  • Help us get to know you! What draws you to child health advocacy? What relevant experience or training would you bring with you?

  • Identify an advocacy need (at your institution, in your community, or at the state or federal level) and explain what you hope to accomplish through advocacy with the skills you learn through the internship program.

  • Describe how you have applied or will seek to apply an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens to your advocacy.