Medical Student Summer Intern - Value-Based Care & Practice Finance
About The Position
Internships at UnitedHealth Group. If you want an intern experience that will dramatically shape your career, consider a company that’s dramatically shaping our entire health care system. UnitedHealth Group internship opportunities will provide a hands-on view of a rapidly evolving, incredibly challenging marketplace of ideas, products and services. You’ll work side by side with some of the smartest people in the business on assignments that matter. So here we are. You have a lot to learn. We have a lot to do. It’s the perfect storm. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This summer internship is designed for medical students who are interested in understanding the financial, operational, and leadership drivers of clinical practice, with a specific focus on Value-Based Care (VBC) models. The intern will gain exposure to how healthcare organizations balance quality, cost, access, and outcomes, and how clinicians can lead successfully in value-based environments. This is a non-patient-facing role focused on education, analysis, and leadership development. 8 week Summer Internship with an emphasis in Population Health, Healthcare Finance, Value Based Care You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in an MD or DO program at an accredited medical school
- Proven interest in healthcare leadership, practice management, population health, or value-based care
- Proven solid analytical, communication, and organizational skills
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment
Nice To Haves
- Medical students in their 3rd or 4th year
- Interest in or pursuit of additional training in MPH, MBA, Health Policy, or Population Health
- Curiosity about healthcare systems, reimbursement, and clinical operations
Responsibilities
- Learn the fundamentals of healthcare finance, including how practices generate revenue, manage costs, and operate under value-based reimbursement models
- Support projects related to value-based care strategy, population health, quality metrics, and practice performance
- Analyze clinical and operational workflows to understand how financial decisions impact patient outcomes and provider experience
- Partner with physician leaders, administrators, and cross-functional teams to observe clinical leadership in action
- Participate in educational sessions, readings, and discussions focused on managed care, population health, and VBC principles
- Assist with data review, presentations, and summary materials for leadership discussions
- Complete a capstone project synthesizing learning related to value-based care, practice operations, or healthcare finance
Benefits
- a comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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