MS Internship

The research and policy concentration (Plan B), of the MS program in Health Services Research, Policy and Administration has an internship that is an integral part of the MS program. Students are placed at organizations in the community where they receive “hands on” experience in health services research, are mentored, and have opportunities to contribute to projects within the sponsoring organization. Students apply skills learned from the program to their internship. Many students use their internship experience as the foundation for their Masters thesis.

The MS Program Internship Unique Features:

• The MS program has developed partnerships with many organizations in the Twin Cites where MS student interns are placed.
• Most internships are paid; included is a salary and half the student’s tuition and health insurance.
• Students have the opportunity to interview with multiple organizations to find the internship site with the best match for their interests and skills.
• Internships begin in the first semester, and continue for 2 years.

Current and Past MS Internship Sponsoring Organizations

• Ingenix
• Medtronic
• Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Center for Care and Innovation
• Halleland Health Consulting
• Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support
• Hennepin County Community Health Department
• Fairview Health Services
• Center for Chronic Disease Outcomes Research
• Park Nicollet Institute
• Stratis Health
• UCare, Minnesota
• Minnesota department of Administration
• Minnesota department of Health

M.S. Program Offers Students 'Real World' Working Experience

HPM's Master of Science in Health Services Research, Policy and Administration is preparing students for dynamic careers in health care through its M.S. Internship Program.

Through the program, and under the supervision of Twin Cities researchers and policy analysts, M.S. students will work 12-20 hours a week in various health care organizations and public agencies.

In addition to 'real world' learning opportunities, students in the training program will earn 30-50 percent of a full-time salary, and receive a significant reduction in tuition.

This opportunity is especially advantageous considering that Minnesota is recognized widely for excellent health policies and delivery systems, especially in the areas of managed care and health care access. Students in the program will gain firsthand knowledge of health care organizations and agencies that are recognized nationally for their innovation and leadership.

As partners in the program, local organizations will pay for a student's salary, fringe benefits, and a large portion of his or her in-state tuition. The organizations are part of an advisory committee consisting of representatives from the sponsoring organizations that provide input about the MS program structure and curriculum.